Could I please ask you to confirm. vs I would like ask you to confirm

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Could I please ask you to confirm?' is a polite and formal way to request confirmation. 'I would like to ask you to confirm' is also polite but may sound a bit more direct and less formal.

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Could I please ask you to confirm.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in polite and formal contexts to request confirmation.

This phrase is a polite and formal way to ask someone to confirm something. It shows respect and courtesy.

Alternatives:

Could you please confirm?
Would you mind confirming?
Could you confirm, please?
Could you kindly confirm?
Would you be able to confirm?

I would like ask you to confirm

This phrase is correct but may sound slightly less formal than the first option. It is still polite and appropriate for requesting confirmation.

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to confirm something. It is a bit more direct than the first option.

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I would like to ask you to confirm unambiguously for the benefit of all the candidate countries that these subject areas are not covered by the acquis communautaire.
I would like to ask you to confirm, or preferably, deny that, which of course would be much more appealing.
I would ask you to confirm that this is a correct interpretation of what you have just said.
I would therefore ask you to confirm how each Member State spends the European citizens' money.
I would ask you to confirm that this has indeed been carried out.
I would therefore ask you either to confirm this categorically or, if not, to confirm that measures are taken to investigate the situation.
I did not hear that bell and I would ask you to confirm the method used in such cases, for this probably adversely affected the result of the vote in this Chamber.
I would simply ask you to confirm that the action of the House in receiving this report is fully in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and that it is acceptable.
However, I would ask you to confirm that incentives may not be provided for the incineration of non-biodegradable waste as a source of renewable energy and that there are no derogations in place for this.
I would ask you to confirm that the amendments will be given to the committee at this afternoon's meeting so that it can give its opinion on the 22 amendments which, moreover, were tabled by all the political groups.
I gather, Commissioner - and could I please ask you to confirm - that your approach is based on one consideration and two conditions.
I therefore ask you to confirm in the House that concentration will remain a valid principle in the future.
Mr President, may I just ask you to confirm here in plenary that voting on the Rothley report will be on Wednesday.
Can I ask you to confirm or deny this situation?
I would ask the Commission to confirm today the undertaking it has already given Parliament in relation to this point.
I would ask the Commissioner to confirm that such clear and transparent tax incentives would still be permitted under any proposals he brings forward.
However, I would like to ask the Commissioner to confirm that it is an untenable position for us not to have common sanctions in all areas.
I would therefore ask the Commissioner to confirm that what we are trying to achieve is a common system of sanctions in all areas.
May I ask you to confirm that?
Mr President, before moving to the election of a President of this House, I should like to ask you to confirm that Annex I of our Rules of Procedure is being abided by.

Alternatives:

I would like to confirm with you.
I would appreciate your confirmation.
I kindly request your confirmation.
I would be grateful if you could confirm.
I would like to ask for your confirmation.

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Could I please ask you to confirm. vs I would like ask you to confirm