3.3.2 Request

Use this domain for words related to requesting something--to ask for something, or ask someone to do something.

Louw Nida Codes: 
33L Ask For, Request
  • What words refer to saying something in order to acquire something from the other person?
    request, make a request, ask for something, ask somebody to do something, appeal, make an appeal, petition, requisition, solicit, apply, consult,
  • What words refer to what is said when someone makes a request?
    appeal (n), petition (n), request (n), solicitation, question
  • What words refer to a person who makes a request?
    petitioner, suppliant
  • What special words do people use when they want to make a polite request?
    please, if you wouldn't mind, would you mind?
  • What words refer to asking for something when you are desperate to get it?
    implore, plead, beseech, entreat, importune
  • What words refer to what is said when a person pleads?
    plea, entreaty
  • What words describe a person who pleads?
    importunate

    • 3.3.2.1 Agree to do something

    Use this domain for words related to agreeing to do something.

  • What words refer to agreeing to do something?
    agree to do something, accept, approve a plan, consent to, give your consent, grant someone's request, jump at the chance, jump at the opportunity, OK something, give your OK, say yes, give something the thumbs up, take on,
  • What words refer to the act of agreeing to do something?
    agreement, consent,
  • What do people say when they agree to do something?
    All right, Yes you can, Sure, Of course, Help yourself, Be my guest,
  • What words indicate that you are doing something that someone has asked you to do?
    at someone's request, at the request of,
  • What words refer to agreeing to do something after first refusing?
    give in, bow to, accede to,

    • 3.3.2.2 Refuse to do something

    Use this domain for words related to refusing to do something.

  • What words refer to refusing to do something?
    refuse, refusal, flatly refuse, refuse point-blank, not agree to, will not, say no, decline, shake your head, turn down, dig your heels in, slam the door in someone's face, draw the line at, have none of
  • What do people say when they refuse to do something?
    not likely, nothing doing, no way, and that's that
  • What words refer to refusing to give something?
    refuse, deny, withhold

    • 3.3.2.3 Intercede

    Use this domain for words related to interceding for someone--to say something to someone because you want them to do something good for someone else.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    33I' Intercede
  • What words refer to requesting that someone do something for someone else?
    intercede, intercession, intercessory, intervene on behalf of, interpose, mediate
  • What words refer to a person who intercedes?
    intercessor, go-between, intermediary, mediator, peacemaker

    • 3.3.2.4 Willing

    Use this domain for words related to being willing to do something.

    Related domains: 
    3.4.1.4.2 Enthusiastic
    Louw Nida Codes: 
    25E Be Willing
  • What words refer to being willing to do something?
    willing, acquiescent, agreeable, compliant, disposed, fain, free, game, kindly, morale, offer, readily, ready, ungrudging, volition, volitional, voluntary, volunteer, will, willful
  • What words refer to being unwilling to do something?
    unwilling, unwillingness, forced, grudging, involuntary, loath, pressured, reluctant,