i requested you

USAGE SUMMARY

"I requested you" is a correct and usable sentence in written English.
You can use it when you want to make a polite request of someone. For example, "I requested you to please pick up the groceries on your way home."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Academia

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

"You obviously didn't read the second clean copy I requested you download," she says, "so this is a very unfair review.

The Guardian - Books

But still, when I thought of those birdlike markings of Carolyn's letter, I don't know, something just popped, I felt I was at a distinct tilt, and I blurted out, No, no, just please bring me the freaking Paperwork, I am Requesting, and I thought when I Requested you had to do it!

The New Yorker

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

Please don't believe these people, I request you.

The New York Times

"I request you to behave responsibly," she said.

The New York Times

May I request you send The Economist to my home in a plain brown wrapper, for now anyway?

The Economist

"I request you keep faith in the Indian judiciary and maintain peace, mutual respect and brotherhood at any cost.

The Guardian

By way of a fightback against this barbaric tide, may I request you find/invent some less violent verbs.

The Guardian - Sport

"For the safety of the women and children in the protest, I request you to leave by tomorrow," he said at a news conference.

The New York Times

"You can make a new Afghanistan with a culture of tolerance and I request you all to be calm and patient," he said.

The New York Times

May I request you to please look at my previous post and help me out with the Na pump that you had suggested.

Yale University

May I request you to keep your mailing list updated with [email protected], so as to establish contact in near future for colloquium lectures.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When making the request, clearly state action that the person should have done.

Common error

While "I requested you" is grammatically correct, be mindful of the potential for misinterpretation. In certain contexts, it can sound overly direct or even demanding. Consider softening the phrasing with "I requested that you..." or "I asked you to..." to maintain a polite tone.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I requested you" functions as a statement of a past request. It indicates that the speaker previously asked the listener to do something. According to Ludwig AI, this is a correct sentence. The examples available show it in both formal and informal contexts.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

66%

Academia

17%

Formal & Business

17%

Less common in

Science

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I requested you" is a grammatically correct phrase used to indicate a past request. Ludwig AI confirms its validity. While relatively rare, it appears in various contexts, including news, academia, and formal business settings. Its usage implies a reminder or a prelude to further explanation regarding the request. Although grammatically sound, consider the potential for directness and adjust the phrasing (e.g., "I requested that you...") for increased politeness in certain situations. Remember to focus the sentence on the action that needs to be done.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I requested that you

Adds the word "that" making the phrasing slightly more formal.

I asked you to

Replaces "requested" with the more common and slightly less formal "asked".

I asked that you

Similar to "I asked you to", but uses a "that" clause, making it slightly more formal.

I required you to

Uses "required", suggesting a necessity or obligation.

I called upon you to

More formal and emphatic way to make a request.

I instructed you to

Uses "instructed", implying a higher degree of authority or expectation of compliance.

I urged you to

Emphasizes the speaker's strong encouragement or persuasion.

I told you to

Replaces "requested" with "told", making it more direct and potentially less polite depending on context.

I needed you to

Focuses on the speaker's need, rather than a direct request.

I delegated the task to you

Indicates a formal assignment of responsibility.

FAQs

What's a more formal way to say "I requested you"?

For a more formal tone, use "I requested that you". This phrasing is often more suitable in professional or academic contexts.

Is it better to say "I asked you to" or "I requested you"?

Both are grammatically correct, but "I asked you to" is generally more common and less formal. "I requested you" might be perceived as slightly more direct. Consider the context and your relationship with the person you're addressing. You could also consider: I asked that you

Can "I instructed you" be used interchangeably with "I requested you"?

"I instructed you" implies a higher degree of authority and expectation of compliance than "I requested you". Use "I instructed you" when you are giving a direct order rather than making a polite request. Use "I asked you to" if you don't want to sound too commanding.

What are some alternatives to "I requested you" for emphasizing urgency?

If you need to emphasize the urgency of your request, consider using phrases like "I needed you to" or "I required you to". These alternatives convey a sense of necessity and importance. You can also use "I instructed you to" if you have more authority.