hereby requests

USAGE SUMMARY

'hereby requests' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used to formally and explicitly request something from someone. For example: The petitioner hereby requests a modification of the court order.

✓ Grammatically correct

Formal & Business

News & Media

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

Accordingly, to provide time for testing the method, the government hereby requests that the hearing set for March 22, 2016 be vacated.

TechCrunch

The opening page of the US Passport states that "The Secretary of State of the United States of America hereby requests all whom it may concern to permit the citizen/national of the United States named herein to pass without delay or hindrance and in case of need to give all lawful aid and protection".

Huffington Post

The U.S. passport, the prized possession of any U.S. traveler, says quite clearly on the opening page: "The Secretary of State of the United States of America hereby requests all whom it may concern to permit the citizen/national of the United States named herein to pass without delay or hindrance and in case of need to give all lawful aid and protection".

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

I am hereby requesting a reasonable accommodation for my disability.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"I hereby request that you disqualify yourself from any grand jury investigation of this matter".

The New York Times

As this project is too important, I am hereby requesting your assistance".

The New Yorker

Accordingly, I hereby request and direct you not to publish or consent to the publication by others of any such letters".

The New Yorker

And I went to get Slippen, only he was at lunch, so I went to get Dove and said, Sir, I hereby Request my appropriate Exit Paperwork.

The New Yorker

So next day Carolyn and I came up to Mr. Slippen and said, Please, Mr. Slippen, we hereby Request that you supply us with the appropriate Exit Paperwork.

The New Yorker

Since some part of those millions of dollars are from my taxes, I hereby request that my share be used to build schools.

The New York Times

To his executors: "I hereby request and direct you not to publish, or consent to the publication by others, of any such letters".

The New York Times - Books

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "hereby requests" in legal documents, formal letters, or official communications where a direct and unambiguous request is necessary. Ensure the context matches the formality of the phrase.

Common error

Avoid using "hereby requests" in casual emails or conversations. It can sound overly formal and out of place. Choose simpler alternatives like "I ask" or "Please consider" for everyday communication.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "hereby requests" functions as a performative utterance, meaning its very utterance performs the act of requesting. Ludwig AI confirms its suitability for formal contexts.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Academia

33%

Formal & Business

34%

Less common in

Science

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "hereby requests" is a formal expression used to make a direct and official request. Ludwig AI validates its grammatical correctness and appropriateness for formal, business, academic and legal contexts. While not frequently encountered, when used, it adds a layer of formality and explicitness to the communication. Remember to use it judiciously, as overusing it in informal settings can sound out of place. When aiming for a similar meaning in different tones, consider "formally request" or "respectfully ask".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

do hereby ask

Inverts the structure for emphasis, maintaining formality.

formally request

Emphasizes the formality of the request using a direct synonym.

officially request

Highlights the official nature and documentation of the request.

respectfully ask

Replaces 'hereby requests' with a more polite and direct form of asking.

kindly request

Incorporates a gentler, more courteous tone.

solemnly request

Adds a tone of gravity and importance to the request.

humbly request

Indicates modesty and deference in making the request.

earnestly request

Conveys a sincere and serious appeal.

I/We petition

Replaces the request with a more formal petition.

respectfully submit

Changes the framing to a submission, implying deference.

FAQs

How to use "hereby requests" in a sentence?

"Hereby requests" is used to make a formal and direct request. For example, "The organization hereby requests funding for the proposed project."

What can I say instead of "hereby requests"?

Alternatives include "formally request", "officially request", or "respectfully ask", depending on the level of formality needed.

Is it correct to use "hereby requests" in an email?

It depends on the email's context. If it's a formal email, such as a legal notification or official communication, it can be appropriate. Otherwise, a simpler phrase like "I am requesting" is generally better.

What is the difference between "hereby requests" and "requests"?

"Hereby requests" is more formal and emphatic than simply "requests". "Hereby" indicates that the action of requesting is being performed by the very act of writing or saying it, adding a layer of officialdom.