any requests

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseinformal

   A question asking whether anyone wants to ask for something or suggest something.

   Grammar: Usually used as a direct question: 'Any requests?' It can also be a full question: 'Do you have any requests?'

   Patterns

   • Any requests?
   • Do you have any requests?
   • Are there any requests?

   Any requests for the next song?

   The teacher asked, 'Any requests for tomorrow's topic?'

   Do you have any requests before we start cooking?

2. 2phrasefixed phraseinformal

   Used to invite people to ask for something they would like.

   Grammar: Often said by someone in charge, such as a DJ, host or manager.

   Patterns

   • any requests for something
   • take any requests

   The DJ said, 'Any requests for the party?'

   The chef asked if there were any requests for the menu.

Common combinations

any requests for

Any requests for the playlist?

take requests

The band takes requests from the audience.

special requests

The hotel tries to meet special requests.

Synonyms and how they differ

any suggestions

Asks for ideas rather than things people want; 'requests' is about asking for something specific.

Word family

request noun

The act of asking for something politely or formally.

request verb

To ask for something politely or formally.

Practice

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