Demand

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmænd/

Demand (noun)

  1. a firm request for something to be done or given.
  2. the need or desire for goods or services by people.
  3. a situation that requires a lot of effort or attention.

Examples

  • The manager made a demand for better results.
  • She issued a demand for immediate action.

Common collocations: make a demand, issue a demand, high demand, meet the demand, demands of the job

Demand (verb)

  1. to ask for something in a strong or forceful way.
  2. to need something because it is necessary.

Examples

  • He demanded an explanation from the team.
  • The teacher demanded silence from the class.

Synonyms of Demand

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Demand

  • — when discussing requests or requirements
  • — when discussing needs or demands