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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 urgent need or demand
A strain or heavy demand
The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Denotes one's preference or right to choose
The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
The unjust assumption of rights or privilege
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something
Something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
A period during which a shop or dealer sells goods at reduced prices
A printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services
A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
A suitable or opportune time for doing something
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 establish or apply as a charge or penalty
To give official or legal power to
To set as a price
To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
Be out for
Put your foot down
To wish or desire to do something
To speak so as to be heard at a distance
Bring legal charges against
To obtain money or favours by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
Appear attractive or inviting
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