I will request for

USAGE SUMMARY

'I will request for' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to indicate that you intend to ask for something, usually politely. For example: "I will request for a refund due to the unsatisfactory quality of the product."

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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

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60 human-written examples

When he is ready to share, I will request the one for chawanmushi.

The New York Times - Travel

The SU will request for CIV from its BS, and upon receiving of CIV, it will select new channel for transmission using Eq. 3.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

In case of established delirium or if the assigned study intervention is thought to have a direct influence on the patient's treatment, the treating physician will request for unblinding and may further decide on treatment.

BMC Geriatrics

In most cases when the child is too young the court will request for a bar report to be prepared.

WikiHow

And, if you don't mind, I'll request an autograph — for my daughter!

Los Angeles Times

RS nodes get assigned CIDs for tunnelling, while SS nodes will request CIDs for service flows.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

The Administration will request $18.7 billion for 2010, which is a $900 million increase over this year's figure.

Science Magazine

But applicants seeking grants of $250,000 or less will request funds for direct-research costs in $25,000 increments.

Science Magazine

The next time and temperature setting the thermostat will request is for what time you return home during the week.

WikiHow

The fourth and final weekday setting the thermostat will request is for the time you go to sleep at night.

WikiHow

"I feel fairly confident that the commission will request a public space for Pell to give evidence in," Risdale said.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

While "I will request for" is grammatically correct, consider using the simpler and more common phrase "I will ask for". This avoids potential ambiguity and ensures clearer communication.

Common error

Avoid adding unnecessary prepositions after 'request'. The phrase "I will request something" is usually more concise and direct than "I will request for something".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I will request for" functions as a declarative statement indicating the speaker's intention to make a request. It's a future-oriented expression where 'will' denotes intent and 'request' signifies the action of asking for something, even if Ludwig reports the phrase is grammatically correct and usable.

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while Ludwig indicates that "I will request for" is grammatically sound, it's a less common phrasing than alternatives like "I will ask for" or the simpler "I will request". The phrase serves the purpose of declaring one's intention to make a request. For clarity and conciseness, consider opting for the more prevalent phrasing. Based on the analysis, the phrase is generally considered neutral in register. You may want to consider the many alternative phrasings listed above. Since there are not enough examples available, it's hard to give specific suggestions about frequency, which should be taken into consideration when deciding to use the phrasing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I will ask for

Replaces 'request' with the more common and direct verb 'ask'.

I intend to request

Adds a formal tone by using 'intend' to indicate the plan to request.

I plan to request

Similar to 'intend', but slightly less formal.

I will be requesting

Uses the continuous tense to soften the request and imply a future action.

I am going to request

Informal way of expressing future intention to request.

I shall request

More formal and less common alternative using 'shall'.

I would like to request

Polite way of making a request, expressing desire rather than direct intention.

I am going to put in a request for

A more verbose and slightly less direct way of making a request.

I will be putting in a request for

A more verbose and slightly less direct way of making a request. (continuous tense)

I will submit a request for

Emphasizes the formal submission of the request.

FAQs

Is "I will request for" grammatically correct?

According to Ludwig, "I will request for" is grammatically correct and usable, although not the most common phrasing.

What can I say instead of "I will request for"?

You can use alternatives like "I will ask for", "I intend to request", or "I would like to request" depending on the context and desired level of formality.

Which is correct, "I will request for" or "I will request"?

Both phrases are grammatically correct; however, "I will request" is generally considered more concise and standard. "I will request for" is less common but still acceptable.

What's the difference between "I will ask for" and "I will request for"?

"I will ask for" is more direct and commonly used in everyday conversation. "I will request for" is more formal, though slightly less standard compared to "I will request".