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demand

[dih-mand, -mahnd] / dɪˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /
NOUN
question, request
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal application call claim insistence interest need order requirement sale trade
STRONG
arrogation bid bidding charge clamor command counterclaim entreaty exaction importunity imposition inquiry interrogation lien necessity occasion petition plea prayer pursuit requisition rush search solicitation stipulation suit supplication ultimatum vogue want
WEAK
call for entreatment impetration imploration
Antonyms
STRONG
answer reply retreat
WEAK
grant offer
VERB
ask strongly for something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal challenge claim expect force order press question request require stipulate urge
STRONG
abuse apply arrogate badger beg beseech besiege bid charge cite coerce command compel constrain counterclaim direct dun enjoin entreat exact hit implore importune inquire interrogate knock nag necessitate oblige pester petition postulate pray requisition solicit summon supplicate tax
WEAK
clamor for hit up impetrate insist on sue for whistle for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer deny disclaim reply
STRONG
compliment exonerate free give leave alone please praise release
WEAK
grant offer present supply
VERB
require
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask call for fail need take want
STRONG
command crave involve lack necessitate oblige
WEAK
cry out for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
have
WEAK
give grant offer present reply supply

Example Sentences

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There appears to be no letup in the demand in the near future.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“As recession odds fall, inflation odds rise as we get price pressures without as much demand destruction,” said Marc Sumerlin, managing partner at economic-consulting firm Evenflow Macro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“I wish I could watch every golfer hit every shot on demand, even more so at the Masters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He pointed out that there’s a “physical limitation to normalization” when it comes to Asian supply and demand, because the trip to Asia from the Middle East takes 30 days each way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“Well! The paper said Mr. Micheaux has a new film coming later this year, and I am desperate to see it on opening night. You will have to come with me, chickadee. I demand it.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland