the surrender of fugitives , by authorizing the Governor , in his discretion , on requisition from a foreign government , to surrender up fugitives charged with murder , forgery , larceny , or other crimes[…]
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Requisition
/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/
Synonyms for "requisition" (209 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
accroachaddressadoptadoptionappeal toapplicationapplyapply forappropriateappropriationarrogatearrogationaskask foraskingassumeassumptionauthorizationauthorizebare necessities
Strong matches (63)
colonizationcolonizecommandeerconfiscateconjureconjure upconquerconquestcontributionconveneconvocationconvokecravecry fordemanddemand fordesiderationdesideratumdesiredraft
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draindraughtdraughtsmandraughtydutyenslaveenslavementessentialessentialsevocationevokeexactexactionexpressed desireexpropriateextortextortionextortionate demandfilefile forheavy demandhogimpetrationimposeimpositionimpostindentindispensableinsistent demandinvocationinvokeissue an ultimatumjump a claim
Noun(8 words)
Verb(2 words)
Related words (104)
Noun(16 words)
leviesnecessitatenecessityorderorder in sequenceprocurepurchase requestrequestrequirerequirementrequisition formrequisitioningseizesequestrationspanish ordensupply order
levymake a demandmake a requestmake a requisitionmake applicationmake free withmake use ofmandatemonopolizemustmust itemmustermuster upnecessariesnecessitiesnecessityneedneed fornodnonnegotiable demand
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noticeoccasionoccupationoccupyorderorder upoverrunpagepetitionplace an orderpostulatepreconizationpreconizepreemptpreemptionpreoccupationpreoccupyprepossessprepossessionprerequirementprerequisiteput in forput in requisitionrecallrequestrequirerequirementrequisiterushrush orderscrewseizesend aftersend forservesit onsolicitsquat onsubjugatesubjugationsubpoenasummonsummon forthsummon upsummonstake all oftake it alltake overtake possession oftake uptakeovertaking overtaxtaxingthe necessarythe needfultributeultimatumusurpusurpationvoucherwantwarnwarningwaywhistle forwish
Adjective(1 words)
norwegian orden
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accroach, address, adopt, adoption, appeal to.
- Sentence evidence is available for requisition, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "requisition".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "requisition"
Keep "requisition" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "requisition" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "requisition", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "requisition" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesMore specific
9 entriesbudget requisitioncommandeerconfiscateequipment requisitioninventory requisitionmandatory requirementmaterial requisitionpurchase orderpurchase requisition
Collocations
11 entriesequipment requisitioninternal requisitioninventory requisitionmake a requisitionmilitary requisitionpurchase requisitionrequisition approvalrequisition formrequisition orderrequisition paperworkrequisition process
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
7 translations across 4 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- заявка noun (A formal request for something)
- искане noun (A formal request for something)
Finnish
1 entries- anomus noun (A formal request for something)
Polish
1 entries- rekwizycja noun (A formal request for something)
Russian
3 entries- запро́с noun (A formal request for something)
- зая́вка noun (A formal request for something)
- тре́бование noun (A formal request for something)
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
a requisition used upon an infeftment of annual rent
Source: wiktionary
a lab requisition for blood tests
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It was the policy of the American army to procure voluntary labor whenever possible, but a sufficient number of volunteers was frequently not obtainable. In such cases, a requisition for additional labor was served on German civil officials.
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Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "requisition"?
Closest matches include accroach, address, adopt, adoption, appeal to.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "requisition"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.