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Definition demand in British English

demand verb

verb
/dɪˈmɑːnd/
1

to say in a very firm way that you want something

Example

Angry MPs are demanding an inquiry into the deal.

Example

The demonstrators demanded the release of all prisoners.

Example

She demanded to know what was happening.

Example

The panel demanded that the report be made public.

Example

Slowly he counted out the amount demanded of him.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
1.1

to ask a question in a very firm or angry way

Example

'Where do you think you're going?' she demanded.

Synonyms and related words
ask question demand
2

to say that people must have something that you consider necessary

Example

I demand a lot of others but more of myself.

Example

He demanded - and received - great loyalty from his employees.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
2.1

if a situation or activity demands something, that thing is necessary

Example

This is a complex task and demands a high level of skill.

Example

His work demands attention from all serious critics.

Example

When the occasion demanded, they could be truly charming.

Synonyms and related words
need require cry out for
Definition demand in British English