demand

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

demands

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

demand

past (v2)

demanded

past participle (v3)

demanded

present participle

demanding

3rd person singular

demands

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.The desire to purchase goods and services.

   • Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.
   • Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand.

2. 2.The market force that causes buyers to be both willing and able to buy a good or service, as measured by the amount of that good or service that is currently salable at any given price point; the amount itself.

   • Supply and demand ebb and flow in a complex interplay.
   • Demand for the kitchenware with the pastel colorway has been running low lately, at an average of only 37 units per week.

3. 3.A forceful claim for something.

   • Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality.

4. 4.A requirement.

   • His job makes many demands on his time.
   • There is a demand for voluntary health workers in the poorer parts of Africa and Asia.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To request forcefully.

   • The police officer will demand (that) you hand the wallet in.
   • I demand to see the manager.

2. 2.To claim a right to something.

   • The bank is demanding the mortgage payment.

3. 3.To ask forcefully for information.

   • I demand an immediate explanation.

4. 4.To require of someone.

   • This job demands a lot of patience.

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Everyday conversation

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General reading & writing

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Synonyms

• requirement