Which is correct:
"I would like to request you to" or "I would like to request that"?

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I would like to request you to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking someone to do something.

This phrase is used when you want to ask someone to do something specific. It is followed by the action you want the person to take.

Examples:

  • I would like to request you to send me the report by tomorrow.
  • I would like to request you to attend the meeting on Friday.
  • I would like to request you to consider my proposal.

Alternatives:

  • I would like to ask you to
  • I would like you to
  • I request you to
  • I request that you
  • I ask you to

I would like to request that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when stating what you are requesting.

This phrase is used when you want to specify the content of your request. It is followed by the actual request or action you are asking for.

Examples:

  • I would like to request that you send me the report by tomorrow.
  • I would like to request that you attend the meeting on Friday.
  • I would like to request that you consider my proposal.

Alternatives:

  • I would like to ask that
  • I request that
  • I ask that
  • I would like to request you to
  • I would like you to
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I would like to request you to' is used when asking someone to do something, while 'I would like to request that' is used when stating what you are requesting. The choice between the two depends on the structure of the sentence and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

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