demand
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3.1
- noun
- /dɪˈmænd/
- The Czar had no choice but to give in to the demands of his citizens.
- make demands
- satisfy the demands
- demands from protesters
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Watch on YouTubeIt was all made-up and all all these demands were bogus.
- It was all made-up and all all these demands were bogus.
- Apparently, they settled on a free People demand to know.
- I mean, impossible demands and, and crumbling under the pressure.
- Yes, yes, but the point is, you know, the Palestinians demands are constantly made of them.
Examples
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So it was a demand for rights and sovereignty.
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You think you can come in here and make demands?
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So the demand was give us back the land.
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I gave in to those demands to please you.
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We're presenting our demands on climate change action.
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I do not make these demands of you lightly.
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On the other hand, the government may face demands from protesters that simply cannot be met.
Academic text (1999) -
What's more, we were constantly being interrupted; there were endless demands on our time and attention.
Academic text (2011) -
For instance, the protesters' demand for lower indirect taxes is eminently proper.
Academic text (2011) -
The activists voiced their demand for justice during the protest.
Synonyms
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1.0
A polite, formal asking for something to be done or given
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3.2
A request asking people to do something or be present
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2.6
A request for money or help because you believe you have a right to it
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3.9
A strong request asking people for help or support
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4.4
A request or order from someone in authority
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5.8
Asking others for money or help in a formal way
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7.6
A serious, urgent request for help or forgiveness
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6.7
An official form used to ask for goods or equipment in an office
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.2
The total amount that people, businesses, and the government want to buy in a country at one time
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3.9
A strong request asking someone to explain or justify their words and actions
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5.6
People change how much they buy of something a lot when its price goes up or down
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A rise in prices when people want to buy more things than before
A request by a guard or official for a person to show identity papers
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When buyers buy only at one price, sales drop to zero if price rises and are unlimited if it falls
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Demand comes from the Latin root mandare, which meant 'to put into the hand' or 'to order'. So a demand is a strong request or claim — almost like an order.