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An insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
“Our client's most recent demand is that we finish the project by the end of the quarter.”
A pressing requirement
“There will always be a demand for skilled writers in our company.”
The desire for a particular commodity or service
“The local music festival has resulted in a rise in the demand for accommodation within the area.”
An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
An essential or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient
The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
An urgent need or demand
A burden, strain, or heavy demand
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something
The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Denotes one's preference or right to choose
A printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services
A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information
A suitable or opportune time for doing something
A lack of trust or uncertainty
To insist on having something
“I am going back to the shop to demand a refund on this piece of junk.”
To require as a necessity
“This sport will demand a high level of fitness and strength.”
To ask authoritatively or brusquely
“My mother would demand that I do the dishes before going to bed.”
To make a condition of
“I must demand your complete discretion on this sensitive matter.”
To ask a question, usually aggressively
“Agent Alonzo Mosely was getting impatient. "Where are they?" he would demand.”
To issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
To campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
To merit or be a justification for
To set as a price
To make a loud, deep cry, typically with passion or intensity
To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
Be out for
To impose and collect a tax or levy from (a person or company)
To wish or desire to do something
Bring legal charges against
To obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
Appear attractive or inviting
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