(response) Opposite of an act of asking politely or formally for something
“Proposed changes were met with a response of approval by management.”
(refusal) Opposite of an act of asking politely or formally for something
“Our request for his attendance to the event was met with a vehement refusal.”
Opposite of the act or an instance of asking for something
“Penelope extended an offer to Michael to help him with his move to another residence.”
Opposite of the act of entreating or beseeching
Opposite of a sudden strong demand for a commodity
“When I went to Washington I discovered that we had a surplus of more commodities than the ones I mentioned.”
An authoritative order
“I obeyed her command without question, since she was responsible for the most fun I'd had in my life up to that point.”
Opposite of an earnest request for money or help
“She pointed out that she would be able to make a financial donation to the charity of her choice.”
(reply) Opposite of to politely or formally ask for
“Please reply to our messages as soon as possible.”
(refuse) Opposite of to politely or formally ask for
“I would refuse their request for private and personal information.”
Opposite of to implore or make a request for
Opposite of to ask, request or demand for something, typically with urgency
Opposite of to make a request or demand of someone
“As you have ignored my requests to stop chattering while the movie is playing, I will now force you to do so.”
Opposite of to make a formal application or request
“If you are sure you have lost your wallet, you will have to cancel all your current credit cards.”
Opposite of to make a demand by crying out noisily
Opposite of to request some product or service or to secure by placing an order
“Kerry had to cancel her holiday booking after an unforeseen work commitment had arisen.”
Opposite of to request or ask formally
“They demand the administration to free all political prisoners at once.”
Opposite of to ask someone to do something in an urgent manner
Opposite of to ask for something, especially earnestly or forcefully
“I would strongly discourage you from using your general counsel to negotiate a New York City office lease.”
Opposite of to order or advise someone to do something
“Why is it so difficult for you to obey my instructions?”
To give an authoritative or peremptory order
“As your father, I hereby command you to eat your Brussels Sprouts!”
To command that something be done
“My mother would call me while I was at the club and order me to come home.”
Opposite of to convene, to cause to assemble for a meeting
Opposite of to request or order the presence or participation of (someone)
“We have no choice but to bar him from speaking because he refuses to observe the proprieties.”
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