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

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I would like to request you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is a polite and indirect way to make a request.

This phrase is a polite and indirect way to make a request. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Alternatives:

  • I would like to ask you
  • I would like you to do something
  • Could you please do something?
  • Would you mind doing something?
  • I kindly request that you do something

I would request you

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English. It is more formal and direct.

This phrase is a formal and direct way to make a request. It is less common in modern English but can still be used in formal writing or speech.

Alternatives:

  • I would request that you
  • I request you
  • I ask you to
  • I urge you to
  • I require you to
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I would request you' is more formal and direct, while 'I would like to request you' is a more polite and indirect way of making a request.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

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