noun
an urgent or peremptory request
Examples
- his demands for attention were unceasing
noun
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
Examples
- the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
- the demand exceeded the supply
noun
required activity
Synonyms
Examples
- the requirements of his work affected his health
- there were many demands on his time
noun
the act of demanding
Examples
- the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
noun
a condition requiring relief
Synonyms
Examples
- she satisfied his need for affection
- God has no need of men to accomplish His work
- there is a demand for jobs
verb
request urgently and forcefully
Examples
- The victim's family is demanding compensation
- The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
- She demanded to see the manager
verb
require as useful, just, or proper
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
verb
claim as due or just
Synonyms
Examples
- The bank demanded payment of the loan
verb
ask to be informed of
Examples
- I demand an explanation