i am requested

USAGE SUMMARY

"I am requested" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when asking someone to do something, such as "I am requested to leave the premises."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

Pillay said the names of perpetrators "remain sealed until I am requested to furnish them to credible investigation … It could be a national investigation or international investigation".

The Guardian

Pillay said the names of perpetrators "remain sealed until I am requested to furnish them to credible investigation … It could be a national investigation or international investigation". Pillay reiterated her call for the case to be handed over to the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague to ensure accountability.

The Guardian

A long time ago I was afraid of operations; these days, if there seems to be a danger and if I am requested to be operated on I accept the suggestion and an operation is performed to save women's and babies' lives'.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

Assuming the content of c i is requested, the requesting vehicle V firstly gets the popularity value of c i from the roadside station (RPM).

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

I am requesting that we cease this phone number gathering method immediately".

The New Yorker

"Now I am requesting the government to forgive me and let me join my family.

The New York Times

"I am again arrested by officials and now again I am requesting from the government to forgive me," he said.

The New York Times

That is why I am requesting Amref to build me a house and even help me buy another ox-plough.

The Guardian

I am requesting my country to help me and try for my release as soon as they can".

The New York Times

But now that he's gone, I am requesting the SNP commission an independent-led inquiry into these events and their internal processes".

Independent

I am requesting a complete copy of all the information which is held about me on the databases controlled by the National Police Order Intelligence Unit; the CO11 Public Order Intelligence Unit and CRIMINTT.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I am requested" in formal contexts where a passive voice is preferred to emphasize the action received rather than the actor performing the request. For example, "I am requested to submit the report by Friday".

Common error

While grammatically correct, "I am requested" can sound overly formal or stilted in casual conversation. Opt for simpler alternatives like "I was asked" or "They asked me to" in informal settings.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I am requested" functions as a passive voice construction. It indicates that the subject, "I", is receiving the action of being requested, rather than performing the action of requesting. The Ludwig AI confirms the grammatical correctness of this phrase.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

20%

Formal & Business

20%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I am requested" is a grammatically sound passive construction used to indicate that the speaker has received a request or instruction. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness. It is best suited for formal contexts such as news reports, scientific papers, or business communications. While correct, this phrase is rare and might sound overly formal in casual conversation. Therefore, it's advisable to use simpler alternatives like "I was asked" in informal settings. Related phrases include "I am asked", "I am instructed", and "I have been asked", offering semantically similar but structurally varied options. Common authoritative sources include The Guardian and The New York Times.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I am asked

Uses "asked" instead of "requested", providing a more common and direct synonym.

I am instructed

Emphasizes a more formal or authoritative direction.

I have been asked

Uses the present perfect tense to highlight the completion of the request.

I am called upon

Suggests a sense of duty or obligation in fulfilling the request.

I am required

Indicates a necessity or obligation to perform the action.

It is requested of me

Reverses the sentence structure to emphasize the request itself.

I am bid

Uses a more archaic or literary term for "ordered".

I am entreated

Suggests a polite and persuasive request.

I am prompted

Implies a suggestion or encouragement to take action.

I am directed

Highlights that someone with authority is giving the order.

FAQs

What does "I am requested" mean?

The phrase "I am requested" means that someone has asked or directed you to do something. It's a passive construction indicating that you are the recipient of a request.

What can I say instead of "I am requested"?

You can use alternatives like "I am asked", "I am instructed", or "I have been asked" depending on the context.

When is it appropriate to use "I am requested"?

It's most appropriate in formal writing or speech where a passive voice is preferred, such as official reports, legal documents, or formal correspondence. For more casual situations, simpler alternatives are usually better.

Is "I am requested" the same as "I am requesting"?

No, "I am requested" is passive and means someone is asking something of you. "I am requesting" is active and means you are asking something of someone else.