reserve vs request

reserve and request both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
request	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, request is a hypernym of reserve; that is, request is a word with a broader meaning than reserve:

Other hypernyms of reserve include ask for, bespeak, call for, quest.

As verbs, request is a hypernym of reserve; that is, request is a word with a broader meaning than reserve:

Other hypernyms of reserve include ask for, bespeak, call for, quest.

reserve (noun)	request (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary	the verbal act of requesting
formality and propriety of manner	a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

reserve (verb)	request (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause	express the need or desire for
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance	ask (a person) to do something
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency	inquire for (information)
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance