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1.
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
the demand exceeded the supply
2.
an urgent or peremptory request
his demands for attention were unceasing
3.
a condition requiring relief
there is a demand for jobs
4.
the act of demanding
the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
5.
required activity
there were many demands on his time
'demand' - used as a verb
6.
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
7.
require as useful, just, or proper
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
8.
claim as due or just
The bank demanded payment of the loan
9.
lay legal claim to
10.
summon to court
11.
ask to be informed of
I demand an explanation
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derived forms
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1. Demand / Plural
demands
2. Demand / Past
demanded
3. Demand / Third Person
demands
4. Demand / Present Participle
demanding
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