requesting for an assistance vs requesting for assistance

Both phrases are similar, but 'requesting for assistance' is the correct and more commonly used form. The preposition 'for' is not needed after 'requesting' as 'request' already implies the need for something. Therefore, 'requesting for assistance' is redundant.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 985 views

requesting for an assistance

'Requesting for an assistance' is not correct in English. The preposition 'for' is not needed after 'requesting'.

The correct phrase is 'requesting assistance' without the preposition 'for'.

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Sir, a call is coming in to the 911 operator from a Motel on Porter Valley Drive requesting medical assistance for an Evelyn Martin.
Dr. Major Augustus Bendix requesting assistance.
The other is on fire, requesting assistance.
One King 54 requesting assistance at my location.
Investigator Brentwood, your agency needs to draft a formal letter requesting assistance.
This is Officer Young requesting assistance.
A little out of our jurisdiction, but county's requesting assistance.
A little out of our jurisdiction, but county's requesting assistance.
Requesting assistance at the Navarro estate.
This is the USS... requesting assistance.
I'm requesting assistance acquiring information from the U.S. and Japan's intelligence agencies.
This is Harper's island requesting immediate assistance.
There are women in Rome requesting our assistance.
The Member State requesting assistance will be responsible for directing assistance interventions.
Requesting assistance, possible 21 1 at the TV repair shop on 1 st and Santee.
This is Scout Camp 1 requesting assistance.
Dispatch, this is King 12 requesting assistance... for possible jumper on the Coronado Bridge.
CONFIRMATION CONCERNING THE FULFILMENT OF THE CONDITIONS FOR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
Between 2009 and 2010, up to EUR 500 million will be spent on those ACP countries requesting assistance to ensure priority public spending, including in the social sectors.
This year again, floods have raged in central and eastern Europe with four countries - Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria - requesting assistance through the Community mechanism for civil protection.

Alternatives:

requesting assistance
asking for assistance
seeking assistance
requesting help
seeking help

requesting for assistance

'Requesting for assistance' is the correct and commonly used form in English.

You can use 'requesting for assistance' when asking for help or support.

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CONFIRMATION CONCERNING THE FULFILMENT OF THE CONDITIONS FOR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
Sir, a call is coming in to the 911 operator from a Motel on Porter Valley Drive requesting medical assistance for an Evelyn Martin.
Dispatch, this is King 12 requesting assistance... for possible jumper on the Coronado Bridge.
information on the process and mechanisms for requesting assistance and support for capacity building.
3. CONFIRMATION CONCERNING THE FULFILMENT OF THE CONDITIONS FOR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
EMEA guidance for companies requesting protocol assistance regarding scientific issues
The Commission's proposal is intended to provide for an improved assistance system, with rules that are easier to apply and provide for more flexible conditions for requesting assistance.
an assessment of whether the trigger number of 500 redundancies for requesting EGF assistance should be reduced, in the light of the problems of smaller businesses in certain sectors and regions;
The Office has established no rules for the continuous and consistent monitoring of progress within the framework of the procedures for requesting mutual assistance from the Member States, and the results of such requests are not clearly recorded.
Dr. Major Augustus Bendix requesting assistance.
The other is on fire, requesting assistance.
One King 54 requesting assistance at my location.
Investigator Brentwood, your agency needs to draft a formal letter requesting assistance.
This is Officer Young requesting assistance.
A little out of our jurisdiction, but county's requesting assistance.
A little out of our jurisdiction, but county's requesting assistance.
Requesting assistance at the Navarro estate.
This is the USS... requesting assistance.
I'm requesting assistance acquiring information from the U.S. and Japan's intelligence agencies.
This is Harper's island requesting immediate assistance.

Alternatives:

asking for assistance
seeking assistance
requesting help
seeking help
asking for help

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requesting for an assistance vs requesting for assistance