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demand - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
demand
Definition
(noun) an urgent or peremptory request
Example Sentence
his demands for attention were unceasing
Definition
(noun) the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
Example Sentence
the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
the demand exceeded the supply
Definition
(noun) required activity
Synonyms
:
requirement
Example Sentence
the requirements of his work affected his health
there were many demands on his time
Definition
(noun) the act of demanding
Example Sentence
the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
Definition
(noun) a condition requiring relief
Synonyms
:
need
Example Sentence
she satisfied his need for affection
God has no need of men to accomplish His work
there is a demand for jobs
Definition
(verb) request urgently and forcefully
Example Sentence
The victim's family is demanding compensation
The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
She demanded to see the manager
Definition
(verb) require as useful, just, or proper
Synonyms
:
ask
,
call for
,
involve
,
necessitate
,
need
,
postulate
,
require
,
take
Example Sentence
It takes nerve to do what she did
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
Definition
(verb) claim as due or just
Synonyms
:
exact
Example Sentence
The bank demanded payment of the loan
Definition
(verb) lay legal claim to
Definition
(verb) summon to court
Definition
(verb) ask to be informed of
Example Sentence
I demand an explanation
Word used in video below:
text: THE RIGHT TO DEMAND SEX FROM ME.
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