We shall request vs We will request

Both 'we shall request' and 'we will request' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'We shall request' is more formal and old-fashioned, often used in formal writing or speeches. On the other hand, 'we will request' is more commonly used in everyday spoken English. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 694 views

We shall request

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

This phrase is used to indicate a future action in a formal context. It is often found in formal writing, speeches, or legal documents.

Examples:

We shall request a meeting with the board of directors.
I shall request a copy of the report for review.
She shall request an extension for the deadline.
They shall request additional funding for the project.
He shall request a refund for the faulty product.

Show examples from the web [+]

We shall request a roll-call vote for we are of the opinion that citizens are entitled to know who in this Chamber regards war as legitimate.
Consequently, if Article 43 is retained as the legal basis, we shall request referral back to committee, so that the Commission is not given the chance of deciding not to fall in with our progressive proposals.
We shall request an inquiry to find the causes of this accident.
If there are no comments we shall accept this request and this report will be debated during a later part-session.
In that case we shall do as you request.
Certainly, Mrs Banotti, thank you for what you said and we shall pass on your request to the Commission.
If no one else wishes to take the floor, we shall vote on this request for urgent procedure.
We shall, of course, have to remain vigilant and we shall have to request some further information.
Mr Santer is here and we shall convey your request to the Council for it to take more effective measures to tackle the problem you have brought to our attention.
We shall therefore treat this request as if it were presented by a political group and we shall vote on this joint motion for a resolution by roll call, with the oral amendment by Mr Deva incorporated.
This proposal is already on the table: it just needs examining, and I have said before and I repeat that we shall listen to any request by Parliament to improve it.
Mrs Eriksson, we shall forward your request to the College of Quaestors, but please bear in mind that when Parliament allocates rooms at the request of Members, it naturally does not take their political allegiances into account.
If elected, the staff member shall request termination of his contract.
The Community and the Member States shall request ICAO to establish and recognise a single European Flight Information Region (EFIR).
Liaison departments shall request or grant mutual assistance under this Directive in relation to their specific territorial or operational competences.
If Parliament approves at least one recommendation the President shall request further discussion with the Council.
The Commission shall request additional evidence if those assessments do not address all the requirements.
The competent authority shall request any additional information needed from the service provider to support this decision.
Where appropriate, the Tribunal shall request the production of an amended version.
If necessary, the Commission shall request modifications to the applications.

Alternatives:

We will request
We intend to request
We plan to request
We aim to request
We are going to request

We will request

This phrase is commonly used in everyday spoken English to indicate a future action.

This phrase is used to indicate a future action in a more casual or everyday context. It is commonly used in spoken English.