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demand

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01noun

an urgent or peremptory request

“his demands for attention were unceasing”

02noun

the ability and desire to purchase goods and services

“the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips”

“the demand exceeded the supply”

03noun

required activity

“the requirements of his work affected his health”

“there were many demands on his time”

04noun

the act of demanding

“the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money”

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05noun

a condition requiring relief

“she satisfied his need for affection”

“God has no need of men to accomplish His work”

06verb

request urgently and forcefully

“The victim's family is demanding compensation”

“The boss demanded that he be fired immediately”

07verb

require as useful, just, or proper

“It takes nerve to do what she did”

“success usually requires hard work”

08verb

claim as due or just

“The bank demanded payment of the loan”

09verb

lay legal claim to

10verb

summon to court

11verb

ask to be informed of

“I demand an explanation”

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