Demand
noun
A strong request for something to be done or given.
The demand for this product has increased.
Often appears as...
- on demand
- in demand
verb
To ask for forcefully or urgently.
John demanded to speak to the manager.
Often appears as...
- demand to
- demand answers
noun
The need for a particular product or service.
The demand for electric cars is growing.
Often appears as...
- meet the demand
- product demand
Usage tips
Economic
verb
To need something in order to be successful or continue existing.
This job demands total concentration.
Often appears as...
- job demands
- demand attention
noun
An act of claiming something as due or payment.
The bank sent a demand for payment of the loan.
Often appears as...
- send a demand
- demand payment
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
noun
A strong request for something to be done or given.
The demand for this product has increased.
Often appears as...
- on demand
- in demand
verb
To ask for forcefully or urgently.
John demanded to speak to the manager.
Often appears as...
- demand to
- demand answers
noun
The need for a particular product or service.
The demand for electric cars is growing.
Often appears as...
- meet the demand
- product demand
Usage tips
Economic
verb
To need something in order to be successful or continue existing.
This job demands total concentration.
Often appears as...
- job demands
- demand attention
noun
An act of claiming something as due or payment.
The bank sent a demand for payment of the loan.
Often appears as...
- send a demand
- demand payment
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Implies Urgency
Using 'demand' suggests you can't wait much longer for a response.
The workers' demand for better conditions was urgent.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Assertive
Can be seen as assertive or even aggressive, especially in personal situations.
She demanded an apology immediately.
Pro Tip 3/3Confusion with 'Ask'
'Demand' is much stronger than 'ask'; use it when 'ask' is too mild.
He didn't just ask for silence; he demanded it.
Pro Tip 1/3Implies Urgency
Using 'demand' suggests you can't wait much longer for a response.
The workers' demand for better conditions was urgent.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Assertive
Can be seen as assertive or even aggressive, especially in personal situations.
She demanded an apology immediately.
Pro Tip 3/3Confusion with 'Ask'
'Demand' is much stronger than 'ask'; use it when 'ask' is too mild.
He didn't just ask for silence; he demanded it.
Pro Tip 1/3Implies Urgency
Using 'demand' suggests you can't wait much longer for a response.
The workers' demand for better conditions was urgent.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Assertive
Can be seen as assertive or even aggressive, especially in personal situations.
She demanded an apology immediately.
Pro Tip 3/3Confusion with 'Ask'
'Demand' is much stronger than 'ask'; use it when 'ask' is too mild.
He didn't just ask for silence; he demanded it.
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but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying, but the ever-increasing demand for burial space might give us a push to be creative about where our bodies go after the final stages of life.
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and has a similar fat content to human milk. In their natural environment, mammals secrete milk on call for immediate consumption by their young. But with the demands of thirsty consumers, the dairy industry has enlisted methods to step up production, enhance shelf life,
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The Atlantic slave...
By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade, but meeting the European's massive demand created intense competition.
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Why do people join...
to financial assets and living arrangements. Cults also demand obedience to human leaders who tend to be highly persuasive people with authoritarian and narcissistic streaks motivated by money, sex, power, or all three.
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
and let me tell you that this was the first time when a campaign was launched by me or anywhere in the world, to educate and sensitize the consumers to create a demand for child-labor-free rugs.
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Brutal Lion Infanticide...
for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex. They do this by being sexually insatiable. As each lioness comes into heat, she demands to be mated every 20 minutes.
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How to deal with...
it to be altered on demand this anger protected me I knew what I knew and it couldn't be erased so the person gaslighting you will often try to bully
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The Most Dramatic...
The lucky survivors can begin learning the unique way of life, demanded by this hostile island.
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Canada's Wild Rivers -...
watersheds demand our respect and attention
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What happens to our...
but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious, or practical approaches to dying, but the ever-increasing demand for burial space might give us a push to be creative about where our bodies go after the final stages of life.
Video examples
How to understand power...
Urban parents demand school vouchers. You may support these efforts or not. Whether you get what you want depends on how adept you are with power, which brings us finally to what you can do to become more powerful in public life. Here, it's useful to think in terms of literacy.
Video examples
The science of milk -...
and has a similar fat content to human milk. In their natural environment, mammals secrete milk on call for immediate consumption by their young. But with the demands of thirsty consumers, the dairy industry has enlisted methods to step up production, enhance shelf life,
Video examples
The Atlantic slave...
By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade, but meeting the European's massive demand created intense competition.
Video examples
Why do people join...
to financial assets and living arrangements. Cults also demand obedience to human leaders who tend to be highly persuasive people with authoritarian and narcissistic streaks motivated by money, sex, power, or all three.
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
and let me tell you that this was the first time when a campaign was launched by me or anywhere in the world, to educate and sensitize the consumers to create a demand for child-labor-free rugs.
Video examples
Brutal Lion Infanticide...
for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex. They do this by being sexually insatiable. As each lioness comes into heat, she demands to be mated every 20 minutes.
Video examples
How to deal with...
it to be altered on demand this anger protected me I knew what I knew and it couldn't be erased so the person gaslighting you will often try to bully
Video examples
The Most Dramatic...
The lucky survivors can begin learning the unique way of life, demanded by this hostile island.
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Canada's Wild Rivers -...
watersheds demand our respect and attention
Example 1 of 10
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I've always said that: 'We as black people, if you want respect, you have to give each other respect.' You can't demand respect from white people and the cops if we don't respect each other.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
If all our happiness is bound up entirely in our personal circumstances it is difficult not to demand of life more than it has to give.
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Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
Bayern are a club where success is demanded, and second place isn't particularly appreciated. We have a history and culture to respect.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We all know the demands at this club, but I'm ready for this responsibility to make sure every Madridista is happy.
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John Lennon
English Musician
If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.
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Josh Hartnett
Actor
I'm not all that demanding, I don't think. My family might think otherwise.
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Hedy Lamarr
Austrian Actress
I was in constant demand, in my professional life and my personal life.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
You demand respect and you'll get it. First of all, you give respect.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
First and last, what is demanded of genius is love of truth.
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Glenn Beck
American Journalist
You've got to demand the truth from yourself.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I've always said that: 'We as black people, if you want respect, you have to give each other respect.' You can't demand respect from white people and the cops if we don't respect each other.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
If all our happiness is bound up entirely in our personal circumstances it is difficult not to demand of life more than it has to give.
Quote examples
Manuel Neuer
German Athlete
Bayern are a club where success is demanded, and second place isn't particularly appreciated. We have a history and culture to respect.
Quote examples
Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We all know the demands at this club, but I'm ready for this responsibility to make sure every Madridista is happy.
Quote examples
John Lennon
English Musician
If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.
Quote examples
Josh Hartnett
Actor
I'm not all that demanding, I don't think. My family might think otherwise.
Quote examples
Hedy Lamarr
Austrian Actress
I was in constant demand, in my professional life and my personal life.
Quote examples
Mary J. Blige
American Musician
You demand respect and you'll get it. First of all, you give respect.
Quote examples
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
First and last, what is demanded of genius is love of truth.
Quote examples
Glenn Beck
American Journalist
You've got to demand the truth from yourself.
Example 1 of 10
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