Request vs. Kindly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Request and Kindly
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Request
An act of asking politely or formally for something
A request for information
The club's excursion was postponed at the request of some of the members
Kindly
In a kind manner
‘Never mind,’ she said kindly
Request
Politely or formally ask for
The chairman requested that the reports be considered
He received the information he had requested
Kindly
Kind, warm-hearted, or gentle
He was a quiet, kindly man
Request
To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause
Requested information about the experiment.
Requested to see the evidence firsthand.
Requested that the bus driver stop at the next corner.
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Kindly
Of a sympathetic, helpful, or benevolent nature
A kindly interest.
A gentle, kindly soul.
Request
To ask (a person) to do something
The police requested her to accompany them.
Kindly
Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
A kindly old man sits on the park bench every afternoon feeding pigeons.
Request
An act of asking for something.
Kindly
(dated) Favourable, gentle, pleasant, tidy, auspicious, beneficent.
Request
Something asked for
Wasn't happy until he got his request.
Kindly
(archaic) Lawful.
Request
To ask for (something).
The corporal requested reinforcements.
I have requested that the furniture be moved back to its original position.
Kindly
(obsolete) Natural; inherent to the kind or race.
Request
(transitive) To ask (somebody) to do something.
She called me into her office and requested me to sit down.
Kindly
In a kind manner, out of kindness.
He kindly offered to take us to the station in his car.
Request
Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
Kindly
In a favourable way.
Request
A formal message requesting something.
Kindly
Used to make a polite request: please.
Kindly refrain from walking on the grass.
Kindly move your car out of the front yard.
Request
Condition of being sought after.
Kindly
(US) With kind acceptance; 1=used with take.
I don't take kindly to threats.
Aunt Daisy didn't take it kindly when we forgot her anniversary.
Request
(networking) A message sent over a network to a server.
The server returned a 404 error to the HTTP request.
Kindly
(dialectal) Kind of, somewhat.
Request
(obsolete) That which is asked for or requested.
Kindly
(archaic) Readily.
Request
The act of asking for anything desired; expression of desire or demand; solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty.
I will marry her, sir, at your request.
Kindly
(obsolete) Naturally.
Request
That which is asked for or requested.
I will both hear and grant you your requests.
Kindly
According to the kind or nature; natural.
The kindly fruits of the earth.
An herd of bulls whom kindly rage doth sting.
Whatsoever as the Son of God he may do, it is kindly forHim as the Son of Man to save the sons of men.
Request
A state of being desired or held in such estimation as to be sought after or asked for; demand.
Knowledge and fame were in as great request as wealth among us now.
Kindly
Humane; congenial; sympathetic; hence, disposed to do good to; benevolent; gracious; kind; helpful; as, kindly affections, words, acts, etc.
The shade by which my life was crossed, . . . Has made me kindly with my kind.
Request
To ask for (something); to express desire ffor; to solicit; as, to request his presence, or a favor.
Kindly
Favorable; mild; gentle; auspicious; beneficent.
In soft silence shed the kindly shower.
Should e'er a kindlier time ensue.
Request
To address with a request; to ask.
I request youTo give my poor host freedom.
Kindly
Naturally; fitly.
Examine how kindly the Hebrew manners of speech mix and incorporate with the English language
Request
A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Kindly
In a kind manner; congenially; with good will; with a disposition to make others happy, or to oblige.
Be kindly affectioned one to another, with brotherly love.
Request
The verbal act of requesting
Kindly
Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity;
Was charitable in his opinions of others
Kindly criticism
A kindly act
Sympathetic words
A large-hearted mentor
Request
Express the need or desire for; ask for;
She requested an extra bed in her room
She called for room service
Kindly
Generously responsive;
Good-hearted but inept efforts to help
Take a kindly interest
A kindly gentleman
An openhearted gift to charity
Request
Ask (a person) to do something;
She asked him to be here at noon
I requested that she type the entire manuscript
Kindly
Pleasant and agreeable;
A kindly climate
Kindly breeze
Request
Inquire for (information);
I requested information from the secretary
Kindly
In a kind manner or out of kindness;
He spoke kindly to the boy
She kindly overlooked the mistake
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