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noun | verb demanddemand1 /dɪˈmænd/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun ► meet demand 300,000 new houses were needed to meet demand (=provide the amount that people want). ► demand rises Factories increase production as demand rises (=as the amount that people want increases). ► in ... demand The candle-making class has been in great demand (=wanted by a lot of people). ► making ... demands Managers thought that the union was making unreasonable demands. ► put/place/make demands on somebody/something The aging population is putting heavy demands on the healthcare system. 1NEED FOR something [uncountable] social studies, economics the need or desire that people have for particular goods or services, and their willingness to pay for it: demand for a growing demand for more economical cars 300,000 new houses were needed to meet demand (=provide the amount that people want). Factories increase production as demand rises (=as the amount that people want increases). The candle-making class has been in great demand (=wanted by a lot of people). → see also supply and demand2STRONG REQUEST [countable] a strong request for something that shows you believe you have the right to get what you ask for: We do not give in to terrorists’ demands.demand for a demand for the director’s resignationdemand that We received a demand from the bank that we repay the loan. Managers thought that the union was making unreasonable demands.3demands [countable usually plural] difficult, annoying, or tiring things that need to be done or dealt with SYN requirements: demand of parents dealing with the conflicting demands of home and jobdemand on There are many demands on a doctor’s time.put/place/make demands on somebody/something The aging population is putting heavy demands on the healthcare system.4by popular demand because a lot of people have asked for something to be done, performed, etc.: The show was brought back by popular demand.5on demand done or given whenever someone asks: Medical care should be available on demand. noun | verb demanddemand2 ●●○ W3 verb [transitive] ETYMOLOGYdemand2Origin: 1300-1400 Old French demander, from Latin mandare to order VERB TABLEdemand |
| Present | I, you, we, they | demand | | he, she, it | demands | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | demanded | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have demanded | | he, she, it | has demanded | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had demanded | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will demand | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have demanded |
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| Present | I | am demanding | | he, she, it | is demanding | | you, we, they | are demanding | | Past | I, he, she, it | was demanding | | you, we, they | were demanding | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been demanding | | he, she, it | has been demanding | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been demanding | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be demanding | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been demanding |
► demand to know I demand to know what’s going on here! THESAURUSfor help/advice etc.► ask to tell someone that you want help, advice, information, etc. by using a question: If you need anything, just ask. ► request formal to ask for something in a polite or formal way: I wrote to request an application form. ► order to ask for something that you are going to pay for, for example in a restaurant or from a store: I ordered spaghetti with meatballs. You can order the book online. ► demand to ask for something in a firm or angry way: When he came home three hours late, his wife demanded an explanation. ► beg to ask for something that you want very much: “Please can I have one?” she begged. ► plead/implore/entreat formal to ask for something important in an urgent and emotional way because you want it very much: “Please forgive me,” she pleaded. “I’ll never do it again.” to have to have someone or something in order to do something, be happy, continue to exist, etc.► needto have to have someone or something in order to do something, be happy, continue to exist, etc.: Plants need light in order to survive. I need a cup of coffee. ► could use something/could do with something spoken to need or want something: Let’s stop. I could use a rest. ► be desperate for something to need something urgently: He is desperate for any kind of work. ► be dependent on something/somebody to need someone or something in order to live or continue normally: The refugees are dependent on outside food supplies. ► demand/require (also necessitate formal) if something demands or requires time, skill, attention, etc., you must use a lot of time, skill, etc. to do it correctly or well: I started my own business, which demanded a lot of time and effort. This sport requires a lot of skill and strength. 1to ask strongly for something, especially because you feel you have a right to do this: The president demanded the release of the hostages.demand (that) Rainey demanded that his lawyer be called. I demand to know what’s going on here!► see thesaurus at ask2to ask a question or order something to be done very firmly: “Did you do this?” Kathryn demanded angrily.3demand something of somebody to expect someone who you have authority over to do something, especially something difficult SYN expect: Some parents demand too much of their children (=they ask them to do things they cannot yet do).4if something demands your time, skill, attention, etc. it makes you use a lot of your time, skill, etc. SYN require: The job demands most of Cindy’s time.► see thesaurus at need1 [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French demander, from Latin mandare to order] |