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1demand
noun de·mand \di-ˈmand, -ˈmänd, dē-\
: a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you
: a strong need for something
: the ability and need or desire to buy goods and services
Full Definition of DEMAND
1
a : an act of demanding or asking especially with authority <a demand for obedience> b : something claimed as due <a list of demands>
2
archaic : question
3
a : willingness and ability to purchase a commodity or service <the demand for quality day care> b : the quantity of a commodity or service wanted at a specified price and time <supply and demand>
4
a : a seeking or state of being sought after <in great demand as an entertainer> b : urgent need
5
: the requirement of work or of the expenditure of a resource <equal to the demands of the office> <demands on one's time> <oxygen demand for waste oxidation>
— on demand
: upon presentation and request for payment; also : when requested or needed <video on demand>
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First Known Use of DEMAND
13th century
Related to DEMAND
- Synonyms
- claim, dun, importunity, requisition, ultimatum
- Antonyms
- nonessential, nonnecessity
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Rhymes with DEMAND
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2demand
verb
: to say in a forceful way that something must be done or given to you : to say that you have a right to (something)
: to say or ask (something) in a very forceful way
: to require (something)
Full Definition of DEMAND
intransitive verb
: to make a demand : ask
transitive verb
1
: to ask or call for with authority : claim as due or just <demanded to see a lawyer>
2
: to call for urgently, peremptorily, or insistently <demanded that the rioters disperse>
3
a : to ask authoritatively or earnestly to be informed of <demand the reason for the dismissal> b : to require to come : summon
4
: to call for as useful or necessary <etiquette demands a handwritten thank-you>
— de·mand·able \-ˈman-də-bəl\ adjective
— de·mand·er noun
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Origin of DEMAND
Middle English demaunden, from Anglo-French demander, from Medieval Latin demandare, from Latin, to entrust, charge, from de- + mandare to enjoin — more at mandate
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to DEMAND
- Synonyms
- call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for)
Synonym Discussion of DEMAND
demand, claim, require, exact mean to ask or call for something as due or as necessary. demand implies peremptoriness and insistence and often the right to make requests that are to be regarded as commands <demanded payment of the debt>. claim implies a demand for the delivery or concession of something due as one's own or one's right <claimed the right to manage his own affairs>. require suggests the imperativeness that arises from inner necessity, compulsion of law or regulation, or the exigencies of the situation <the patient requires constant attention>. exact implies not only demanding but getting what one demands <exacts absolute loyalty>.
DEMANDED Defined for Kids
1demand
noun de·mand \di-ˈmand\
Definition of DEMAND for Kids
1
: a forceful expression of what is desired <a demand for money>
2
: something claimed as owed <He presented a list of demands.>
3
: an expressed desire to own or use something <The demand for new cars is up.>
4
: a seeking or state of being sought after <Good teachers are in great demand.>
2demand
verb
de·mand·edde·mand·ing
Definition of DEMAND for Kids
1
: to claim as a right <I demand an apology.>
2
: to ask earnestly or in the manner of a command <The sentry demanded the password.>
3
: to call for : require <The situation demands attention.>
— on demand
: when requested or needed <Payment is due on demand.>
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