demand

noun
UK: /dɪˈmɑːnd/
US: /dɪˈmænd/

  1. A firm request for something.

    1. I demand an explanation right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The customer made a demand to see the manager immediately about the issue. [ ] [ ]

  2. The desire or need of customers for goods or services.

    1. There's a high demand for this product. [ ] [ ]
    2. The supply couldn't keep up with the growing demand during the holiday season. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

request require claim need ask requisition
demand verb

  1. To ask for something forcefully, as if you have a right to it.

    1. I demand to speak to the manager. [ ] [ ]
    2. The protesters demanded that the government take action on climate change. [ ] [ ]

  2. To need something.

    1. This job demands a lot of patience. [ ] [ ]
    2. The challenging hike demanded considerable physical strength and stamina from participants. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "demand" in English means: A firm request for something., The desire or need of customers for goods or services..

The phonetic transcription of "demand" is /dɪˈmɑːnd/ in British English and /dɪˈmænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "demand": request, require, claim, need, ask, requisition.

Example usage of "demand": "I demand an explanation right now.". More examples on the page.