substantiv
the act of demanding"the kidnapper''s exorbitant demands for money"
substantiv
required activity"the requirements of his work affected his health"
"there were many demands on his time"
"there were many demands on his time"
substantiv
an urgent or peremptory request"his demands for attention were unceasing"
substantiv
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services"the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"
"the demand exceeded the supply"
"the demand exceeded the supply"
substantiv
a condition requiring relief"she satisfied his need for affection"
"God has no need of men to accomplish His work"
"there is a demand for jobs"
"God has no need of men to accomplish His work"
"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"
"The boss demanded that he be fired immediately"
"She demanded to see the manager"
verb
claim as due or just"The bank demanded payment of the loan"
verb
ask to be informed of"I demand an explanation"
verb
summon to courtverb
lay legal claim toverb
require as useful, just, or proper"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"
"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"
Antonime:
(substantiv) supply
(verb) eliminate, obviate
Sinonime:
(substantiv) need, requirement
(verb) ask, exact, involve, necessitate, postulate, require, take