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demand

1 of 2verb
/dɪˈmænd/
Forms:demands,demanding,demanded,demanded
1

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

B2transitive
  • The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations.
  • The customer was dissatisfied with the product and decided to demand a full refund from the company.
  • The protesters gathered in front of the government building to demand justice for the victims of the recent incident.
  • The teacher had to demand silence in the classroom to conduct the important exam without disruptions.
  • The union members are planning to demand changes in the company's policies during the upcoming meeting with management.
Synonyms:
exact
2

to require or need something for a particular action or item

transitive
  • The project demands careful planning and attention to detail.
  • The job demands proficiency in multiple programming languages.
  • This task demands immediate action; we cannot delay any longer.
  • His illness demands constant monitoring and medical care.
  • The complex nature of the problem demands a collaborative approach.
Synonyms:
call forneednecessitaterequiretakeinvolvepostulateask
Antonyms:
obviate
3

to formally call upon or summon someone to appear before a court or legal authority

transitive
  • The court demanded the guardian to represent the interests of the minor in the custody hearing.
  • The immigration authorities demanded the foreign national for an interview regarding their visa application.
  • The sheriff demanded the suspect to court for his arraignment.
  • The officer demanded the protester to court for violating the restraining order.
  • The prosecutor demanded the accused to court to face the charges.
4

to assert one's right to something that is believed to be deserved or owed

transitive
  • The detective demanded to know the whereabouts of the suspect.
  • The shareholder demanded to be briefed on the company's strategic plans.
  • The teacher demanded to know why the student hadn't completed the assignment.
  • The investor demanded to see the company's financial statements before making a decision.
  • The parent demanded to be informed of their child's academic progress.
Synonyms:
exact
5

to request or insist on being informed

transitive
  • The customer demanded details about the product's warranty before making a purchase.
  • The employee demanded an explanation for the sudden change in company policy.
  • The journalist demanded answers from the politician regarding the scandal.
  • The patient demanded clarification from the doctor about the prescribed medication.
  • The supervisor demanded an explanation for the project's delay from the team.
6

to assert ownership or right to possession of a particular item or property

transitive
  • The heir demanded his share of the inheritance from the estate executor.
  • The artist demanded royalties for the reproduction of their artwork.
  • The landowner demanded payment for the use of their property for construction.
  • The creditor demanded repayment of the loan from the debtor.
  • The investor demanded a stake in the business for their financial contribution.