📈demand

noun, verb
/dɪˈmænd/

Meaning

to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

Example Sentences

Workers demanded better wages from the company.

The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.

Example Expressions

in demand

Synonyms

request, ask, require, call for, claim, requirement, need
Entry 1
request, ask, require, call for, claim
Entry 2
request, requirement, need, claim

Antonyms

supply, offer, give, refusal, rejection
Entry 1
supply, offer, give
Entry 2
supply, offer, refusal, rejection

Collocations

high demand, demand for, meet demand, supply and demand
Entry 1
high demand, demand for, meet demand, supply and demand
Entry 2
high demand, meet demand, supply and demand

More Example Sentences

She demanded her brother to apologize.

We demanded them to explain the problem.

He demanded the team to meet the deadline.

She demanded to see the report immediately.

The manager demanded him to finish the work.

They demanded the company to improve service.

They demanded to know the reason for the delay.

The coach demanded the players to practice daily.

The job proved to be more demanding than expected.

The customer demanded the shop to refund the money.

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