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(21,115 posts)de·mand
diˈmand/Submit
noun
1.
an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right.
"a series of demands for far-reaching reforms"
synonyms: request, call, command, order, dictate, ultimatum, stipulation
"I gave in to her demands"
pressing requirements.
"he's got enough demands on his time already"
synonyms: requirement, need, desire, wish, want; More
ECONOMICS
the desire of purchasers, consumers, clients, employers, etc., for a particular commodity, service, or other item.
"a recent slump in demand"
synonyms: market, call, appetite, desire
"there is a big demand for such toys"
verb
verb: demand; 3rd person present: demands; past tense: demanded; past participle: demanded; gerund or present participle: demanding
1.
ask authoritatively or brusquely.
"Where is she? he demanded"
synonyms: order, command, enjoin, urge; More