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we therefore request
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"we therefore request" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase when making a request or appeal for something, as it implies that there is a logical reason for making the request. For example, "We have exhausted all other options, we therefore request additional funding for our project."
✓ Grammatically correct
Formal & Business
News & Media
Science
Alternative expressions(20)
we hereby request
we respectfully request
we would like to request
it is therefore requested
we strongly request
we kindly ask
we had request
it is our request that
we would be grateful if you could
we ask that you
we appeal to you to
we humbly request
we politely ask
we encourage you to
we therefore wonder
we would appreciate it if
we respectfully submit
kindly do
we therefore urge
we respectfully invite
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
6 human-written examples
We therefore request the Tribunal to make the requisite decision this very day.
Academia
For each country, we therefore request the search volumes for all terms simultaneously, to ensure that these volumes are comparable.
Science & Research
"We therefore request that the U.S. mission ceases any dealings with [Blue Mountain] if such dealings are based on any form of reliance on such security license".
News & Media
We therefore request the Government of Viet Nam in consultation with the Government of the Philippines and other ASEAN member states to facilitate this action.
Formal & Business
We therefore request a revised version that addresses the following points and that will allow a structural biologist, who does not know about bacterial pili, to understand the key points.
Science
We therefore request to keep these data in the manuscript as we feel many researchers in the adult neurogenesis field will find them helpful in interpreting our data and integrating it into their understanding of how both stress and adult neurogenesis relate to memory and hippocampal function.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
We therefore requested and obtained permission to ask only a small number of essential questions.
Science
Drawing little information from the CRS we therefore requested feedback directly from the European Commission (EC), the World Bank and the GFATM.
Science
We would therefore request that we are given privacy to come to terms with today's decision".
News & Media
We would therefore request that the current policy of allowing the carriage of complete bicycles is retained".
News & Media
"We are therefore requesting commercial farmers to be serious and to cooperate with the legal process".
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "we therefore request", ensure the preceding context clearly establishes the reason or justification for the request, making the connection logical and evident to the reader.
Common error
Avoid using "we therefore request" in casual or informal communication, as it can sound overly formal or stilted. Opt for more natural alternatives like "so we're asking" or "we'd like to ask" in such situations.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "we therefore request" functions as a formal request or appeal, typically found in professional, academic, or official contexts. Ludwig examples show it being used to formally ask for decisions, revisions, or actions based on preceding justifications. The "we" indicates a collective entity making the request.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
33%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Academia
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "we therefore request" serves as a formal connector for presenting a request or appeal, backed by logical reasoning. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness, noting its suitability for professional, scientific, or official communication. While categorized as Uncommon, its usage is notable in science, news & media, and formal & business contexts. To enhance clarity, ensure a clear preceding context that warrants the request. While using alternatives like "we hereby request" or "we respectfully request" can offer subtle shifts in tone, maintaining a formal register is crucial.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
we hereby request
Replaces "therefore" with "hereby", indicating a formal declaration.
we would like to request
Uses "would like" for a more polite and less direct request.
we respectfully request
Adds "respectfully" to emphasize politeness and deference.
accordingly, we request
Substitutes "therefore" with "accordingly", highlighting the logical consequence.
thus, we request
Uses "thus" instead of "therefore" to indicate a direct result.
for this reason, we request
Replaces "therefore" with "for this reason" to explicitly state the cause.
we thus request
Similar to 'thus, we request' but with a slightly different word order.
consequently, we request
Uses "consequently" to emphasize the resulting action.
hence, we request
Replaces "therefore" with "hence", indicating a logical deduction.
it is therefore requested
Changes the voice to passive for a more formal tone.
FAQs
How to use "we therefore request" in a sentence?
Use "we therefore request" to make a formal appeal or demand based on previously stated information. For example, "Having reviewed the data, "we therefore request" additional funding for the project".
What can I say instead of "we therefore request"?
You can use alternatives like "we hereby request", "we respectfully request", or "we would like to request depending on the context and desired level of formality.
Which is correct, "we therefore request" or "therefore we request"?
"We therefore request" is generally preferred as it maintains a more natural flow. "Therefore we request" isn't incorrect but may sound less polished.
What's the difference between "we therefore request" and "we also request"?
"We therefore request" indicates a logical consequence or reasoned appeal based on prior information, while "we also request" simply adds another request without necessarily implying a direct connection.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
87%
Authority and reliability
4.6/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested