demand

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/dɪˈmɑːnd/ English

Definitions

noun

The desire to purchase goods and services.“Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.”
The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.
A forceful claim for something.“Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality.”
A requirement.“His job makes many demands on his time.”

verb

To request forcefully.“I demand to see the manager.”
To claim a right to something.“The bank is demanding the mortgage payment.”
To ask forcefully for information.“I demand an immediate explanation.”
To require of someone.“This job demands a lot of patience.”

Related words

Synonyms

imposition frain call for insist require ask necessitate need requirement exact involve take requiring beg claim claiming request solicit

Associated

curve supply electricity quantity tickets price valve goods consumers surrender consumption consumer

Rhymes

reprimand command expand understand band land brand stand offhand grand

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