Meaning & use
at your request
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Meaning
phrasefixed phraseformal
because you asked for it; done at the asking of the person being spoken to.
Grammar: Used as an adverbial phrase, often at the end of a clause. The possessive word changes with the person: 'at my request', 'at his request', 'at their request'.
Patterns
- at someone's request
- do something at your request
The meeting was moved to Monday at your request.
I sent the documents early at your request.
At your request, we have changed the delivery address.
Common combinations
- at the request of
- The event was canceled at the request of the local council.
- at someone's request
- She stayed late at her manager's request.
- make a request
- You can make a request for a new password online.
- on request
- A vegetarian meal is available on request.
Synonyms and how they differ
- on request
- Use 'on request' when something is available whenever someone asks, not because a specific person has already asked.
- by request
- Similar, but 'by request' often means many people asked for something, like a song played by request on the radio.
Commonly confused: at your request or on request?
at your request vs on request
'At your request' means because you personally asked. 'On request' means it is available if anyone asks, without mentioning a specific person.
Practice
The manager changed the schedule ______ your request.
Choose one answer.
'At your request' is the fixed phrase meaning 'because you asked'. 'On request' is used without a possessive word like 'your' and means 'when asked for'. 'By request' is possible in some contexts but does not take 'your' as naturally here.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “at your request”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.