Word Information

Demand

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
  • Words with Friends

Definitions for Demand

noun
an urgent or peremptory request
Examples
  1. his demands for attention were unceasing
noun
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
Examples
  1. the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
  2. the demand exceeded the supply
noun
required activity
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the requirements of his work affected his health
  2. there were many demands on his time
noun
the act of demanding
Examples
  1. the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
noun
a condition requiring relief
Synonyms
Examples
  1. she satisfied his need for affection
  2. God has no need of men to accomplish His work
  3. there is a demand for jobs
verb
request urgently and forcefully
Examples
  1. The victim's family is demanding compensation
  2. The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
  3. She demanded to see the manager
verb
require as useful, just, or proper
Synonyms
Examples
  1. It takes nerve to do what she did
  2. success usually requires hard work
  3. This job asks a lot of patience and skill
  4. This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
  5. This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
  6. This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
verb
claim as due or just
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The bank demanded payment of the loan
verb
lay legal claim to
verb
summon to court
verb
ask to be informed of
Examples
  1. I demand an explanation

Scrabble (10 points)

Words with Friends (12 points)

Unscramble "Demand"