Demand - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈmænd|  American pronunciation of the word demand
Brit.  |dɪˈmɑːnd|  British pronunciation of the word demand

noun

- an urgent or peremptory request
his demands for attention were unceasing
- the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
the demand exceeded the supply
- required activity (syn: requirement)
there were many demands on his time
- the act of demanding
the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
- a condition requiring relief (syn: need)
there is a demand for jobs

verb

- request urgently and forcefully
The victim's family is demanding compensation
The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
She demanded to see the manager
- require as useful, just, or proper (syn: ask, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, require, take)
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
- claim as due or just (syn: exact)
The bank demanded payment of the loan
- lay legal claim to
- summon to court
- ask to be informed of
I demand an explanation

Extra examples

The committee is considering her demand that she be given more time to complete the study.

The workers said they would not end the strike until their demands were met.

The demand for low-income housing is increasing as the economy gets worse.

We are seeing an increased demand for hospital beds.

The company increased production to meet demand.

The customer demanded a refund.

Parents have demanded that the teacher resign.

The reporter demanded to see the documents.

I demand to know what is going on here!

The situation demands immediate action.

I demand to know what's going on.

I demand my money back.

Developing questionnaires demands great care.

The demands on their budgets have increased.

She is overcome by the many demands on her time.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: demand
he/she/it: demands
present participle: demanding
past tense: demanded
past participle: demanded
noun
singular: demand
plural: demands
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