Definition & Synonyms of Demand


Synonyms & Definition of Demand

From WordNet 2.0 :

Demand : (noun)
1: the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; "the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"; "the demand exceeded the supply" [ant: supply]
2: an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing"
3: a condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "God has no need of men to accomplish His work"; "there is a demand for jobs" [syn: need]
4: the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands ... ( more )

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for money"
5: required activity; "the requirements of his work affected his health"; "there were many demands on his time" [syn: requirement]
Demand : (verb)
1: request urgently and forcefully; "The victim's family is demanding compensation"; "The boss demanded that he be fired immediately"; "She demanded to see the manager"
2: require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; "This intervention does not postulates a patient's consent" [syn: necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for] [ant: obviate]
3: claim as due or just; "The bank demanded payment of the loan" [syn: exact]
4: lay legal claim to
5: summon to court
6: ask to be informed of; "I demand an explanation"

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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