demand
/dɪˈmænd/
verb
- To ask for something forcefully or as a right.
- Protesters demanded that the government take action on climate change.
- The customer demanded to speak to the manager.
- She demanded an explanation for the delay.
- To require or need something as necessary.
- The situation demands immediate attention.
- Raising a child demands time and energy.
- This job demands a lot of patience and skill.
noun
- The desire or need of consumers for a particular product or service.
- Supply and demand determine the price of almost everything we buy.
- There is high demand for electric cars these days.
- The store lowered prices to increase demand for its winter coats.
- A strong request or requirement that something be done or provided.
- Her demand for an apology was ignored by the company.
- The workers made a demand for higher wages.
- The kidnappers issued a demand for a large ransom.
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