Bequest vs. Request

Bequest vs. Request — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Bequest and Request

Bequestnoun

The act of bequeathing or leaving by will.

Requestverb

(transitive) to express the need or desire for

Bequestnoun

The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.

Requestverb

(transitive) to ask somebody to do something

Bequestnoun

That which is left by will; a legacy.

Requestnoun

Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).

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Bequestnoun

That which has been handed down or transmitted.

Requestnoun

A formal message requesting something.

Bequestnoun

A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.

Requestnoun

of being sought after.

Bequestverb

(transitive) To give as a bequest; bequeath.

Requestnoun

(obsolete) That which is asked for or requested.

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Bequestnoun

(law) a gift of personal property by will

Requestnoun

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Requestnoun

the verbal act of requesting

Requestverb

express the need or desire for; ask for;

She requested an extra bed in her roomShe called for room service

Requestverb

ask (a person) to do something;

She asked him to be here at noonI requested that she type the entire manuscript

Requestverb

inquire for (information);

I requested information from the secretary