Demand meaning in English

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Definition

a demand: a strong request, a necessity, a requirement; a need for something to be sold or supplied noun
to demand: to insist on (something), to claim (something), to ask for (something) strongly or urgently verb
demanding: needing a lot of time, attention or energy; needy, hard to please; difficult adjective

Examples

  • "Moreover, the workers demand it!"
  • "Brian : I demand recompense... Take a new companion... Fail in this mission, and my wrath will be swift and brutal... Aaah!"
  • "Leonard : The May Day march is our chance to demand better rights as workers, and Bruno is standing in our way!"
  • "The overall upturn is largely due to higher demand for make-up and personal hygiene products in emerging Asian markets."
  • "Upon his arrival at Peacenikland airport, Philip Cheeter promptly took a taxi to the country's parliament and demanded to be crowned king."
  • "It isn't just wine lovers who are left with an unpleasant taste in the mouth: environmentalists claim that the falling demand for cork is leading to large-scale deforestation."
  • "Yes, I demand you to..."
  • "Rupert : The pirates are demanding a ransom of $2 million for the safe return of the hostages, believed to be a couple in their thirties."
  • "I demand you!"
  • "I am actively seeking an executive assistant opportunity in a demanding, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment such as the Delavigne Corporation."
  • "Yes, I demand recompense for the slaughter of my beloved companion, who served me so well over the years."
  • "In my shortsighted fury, I request, nay, demand a product recall!"
  • "As your Queen, I demand you return that crown immediately."
  • "Bruno : Before we begin, I remind you that it is customary to schedule an appointment before just barging into an office and demanding an audience."
  • "Today's motorist demands style, class, versatility, and power."
  • "As you may know, I have a growing family and my children demand most of my free time away from work."
  • "We won't be asking you to do anything too demanding: we're just going to float a few ideas, and you'll give us your impressions."
  • "Do this task that I have demanded of you, and your redemption will be assured."
  • "Rebels are demanding $4 billion in ransom and have threatened to remove the hostages' hairs one by one tomorrow morning."

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