I request vs i am requesting

Both "I request" and "I am requesting" are correct but should be used in different contexts. "I request" is formal and direct and is often used in written communication or formal situations. On the other hand, "I am requesting" is more commonly employed in spoken English to indicate an ongoing action or as a polite way to make a request.

Explained by Rob
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: July 17, 2024 • 53044 views

I request

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal written communication or polite requests.

This phrase is often used in formal written communication or when making a polite request. It is a direct way to ask for something.

Examples:

I request your presence at the meeting tomorrow.
I request that you reconsider your decision.
I request a copy of the report.
I request your assistance in this matter.
I request a meeting with the manager.

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: November 19, 2024

Bringing Care to People and People to Care · I/Request · Pre-Transport Preparation · Inter-Facility Transfer Matrix.
Aug 29, 2022 ... It should be, "I request that you please do something." Note that this sounds extremely formal and probably wouldn't be the way that people would usually say ...
Jun 18, 2024 ... How Do I Request Premium Processing? How Do I Request Premium Processing? Alert Type info. ALERT: Starting June 13, 2023, applicants who ...
Feb 7, 2024 ... How do I request my records if I served in the Marines from 1998 to the present or the Coast Guard from 2008 to the present? How do I request ...
How can I request a project status update? English Forum Use Cases · Brandon_Rhue 28 May 2019 14:47 1. I'd like to be able to click a button to be able to ...
Nov 9, 2021 ... How can I request Amazon to return my stock to me ... Hi there,. I have been selling onlne for years, usually through my own eCommerce websites ...
Mar 28, 2023 ... Can I request refund for Super Duolingo. I would like to refund super Duolingo, I signed up for a free trial and I thought I was setup to ...
Jul 7, 2018 ... FBA returns - can I request Amazon return them to me?. I've been using FBA for my handmade products the last two months. I've had one ...
Oct 13, 2005 ... MUSIC I CAN'T FIND, HOW DO I REQUEST IT?! I have been looking for some songs forever and have done the most broad searches, but I can't find ...
Can I request a refund for wallet funds? You cannot cancel a wallet top-up. We seek your consent to top up your wallet immediately and acknowledgment that ...

Alternatives:

I would like to request
May I request
I humbly request
I kindly request
I respectfully request

i am requesting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English to indicate an ongoing action or a polite way to make a request.

This phrase is commonly used in spoken English to indicate an ongoing action or as a polite way to make a request. It adds a sense of politeness and formality to the request.

Examples:

I am requesting a refund for the damaged goods.
I am requesting your presence at the event.
I am requesting additional information on the project.
I am requesting a meeting with the team.
I am requesting your approval for the budget.

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: October 24, 2024

Nov 29, 2022 ... Gamers. I am requesting sizing advice for the technomerch. Discussion.
May 29, 2020 ... File is corrupted , crashing. I am requesting help to recover it . Post by D.T. Nethery » Fri May 29, 2020 6:10 am.
Aug 21, 2024 ... I am requesting your best Marchand memes/fight pics? My boy and I ...
Feb 21, 2019 ... The reason I am asking for something like that is because when I am requesting ALL stories right now and having to find only comments or ...
Oct 9, 2023 ... I am requesting a urgent call back to me on 07944663211 i can not use Microsoft that I've paid for. Olive Guindo.
Jul 27, 2024 ... I am requesting assistance to remove specific Google search results that appear when searching my name, " 'My Name' LinkedIn." These results inaccurately ...
I am requesting for improvement in UI · ERPNext · francis1 April 6, 2023, 6:02am 1. I have been facing a lot of resistance on implementing ERPNext because ...
Oct 3, 2023 ... I am requesting Google to restore my deleted emails. Google deleted 2 years of my emails - - there is a hole in each of my 20 folders - I ...
Apr 26, 2023 ... Hello ya'll, I am requesting names for my 22 Hydro Blue Pearl Gladiator Rubicon.. ; AstroZombie · First Name: Arthur · Aug 18, 2021 · 15 · #76.
I am requesting to waive my jury fees and mileage. I understand I will not receive payment for my jury service. Other/Additional Information or Comments:.

Alternatives:

I would like to request
May I request
I humbly request
I kindly request
I respectfully request

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

I request vs i am requesting

I request

i am requesting

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying