Demand Definition
demand
noun
- an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing"
- the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; "the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"; "the demand exceeded the supply"
- required activity; "the requirements of his work affected his health"; "there were many demands on his time"
- the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"
- a condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "God has no need of men to accomplish His work"; "there is a demand for jobs"
verb
- 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"
- require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
- claim as due or just; "The bank demanded payment of the loan"
- lay legal claim to
- summon to court
- ask to be informed of; "I demand an explanation"
"Demand" in song lyrics
See how demand is used in real songs:
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"The name of the game is supply and demand"
2 Live Crew — Boys With Da Bass -
"See, it's the law of supply and demand"
4 Deep — Another Day in the Jungle -
"Cause I'm a playin muthafucka and I'm in demand"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Flow On
Words that rhyme with demand
Usage tips for "demand"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "demand" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for demand to find words that pair well.