Meaning of 'demand'

noun

the act of demanding

Example: "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"

noun

required activity

Synonyms: requirement

noun

an urgent or peremptory request

Example: "Their demands for attention were unceasing."

noun

the ability and desire to purchase goods and services

Example: "the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"

noun

a condition requiring relief

Synonyms: need

verb

request urgently and forcefully

Example: "The victim's family is demanding compensation"

verb

claim as due or just

Example: "The bank demanded payment of the loan"

Synonyms: exact

verb

ask to be informed of

Example: "I demand an explanation"

verb

summon to court

verb

lay legal claim to

verb

require as useful, just, or proper

Synonyms: need