diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ NATS.publish(conn, "test.topic", message_envelope_json_str; reply_to="test.reply
 NATS.drain(conn)
 
 # OR using request-reply pattern
-reply = NATS.request(conn, "test.topic", message_envelope_json_str, timeout=10)
+reply = NATS.request(conn, "test.topic", message_envelope_json_str; timeout=10)
 ```
 
 #### Receive Messages (Publish - Subscribe Pattern)