demanded
dɪˈmændɪd
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Definition of demanded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

requestsrequired or asked for strongly
  • The documents demanded by the inspector must be submitted by tomorrow.
  • The demanded payment was overdue.
  • The demanded changes were implemented immediately.
claimed insisted requested
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amount of a product buyers want and can purchase at one price
When the price dropped, the quantity demanded of laptops increased.

Origin of demanded

Latin, de (down) + mandare (order)

Terms with demanded included in their meaning

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obligation
something demanded or imposed as an obligation
finance
pay a debt in full when demanded
crime
price demanded for release
crime
money demanded for the release of a captive
crime
extortion scheme where payment is demanded for safety from harm
cause
because someone strongly demanded or kept asking for something
authority
is officially requested or demanded
requirements
specified or demanded as a condition

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  1. French:exigé, ...
  2. German:gefordert, ...
  3. Italian:richiesto, ...
  4. Spanish:exigido, ...
  5. Portuguese:exigido, ...
  6. Chinese:被要求的, ...
  7. Japanese:要求された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَطْلوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִדְרָש, ...
  10. Russian:требуемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вимаганий, ...
  12. Hindi:माँगा गया, ...
demand
dɪˈmænd

Definition of demand - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
forceful requestask for something in a strong way
  • She demanded an explanation from the manager.
command insist
2.
necessitaterequire as necessary
  • The situation demands immediate attention.
entail necessitate require
3.
legalRareclaim a right to somethingRare
  • He demanded his share of the inheritance.
assert claim insist

Noun

1.
claimforceful claim for something
  • He made a demand for a refund.
claim insistence request
2.
effortsomething requiring special effort or sacrifice
  • The demands of the job are overwhelming.
burden obligation requirement
3.
businessTECH.amount consumers are willing to buy at a priceTECH.
  • The demand for oil fluctuates with the market.
desire need requirement
4.
electricityTECH.maximum power load over a short periodTECH.
  • The demand on the grid peaks in summer.
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unfulfilled need for products or services suddenly released
After the lockdown, there was pent-up demand for travel.
provided because many people requested it
The concert was extended by popular demand.
insist on getting what is owed, even if it is cruel
He demanded his pound of flesh after the deal failed.
wanted or needed by many people
This new phone is in great demand.
wanted or needed by many people
The new smartphone is in high demand.
whenever needed or requested
The service is available on demand.

Origin of demand

Latin, de (down) + mandare (order)

Examples of demand in a sentence

  • He demanded a refund after the service failure.
  • This job demands a lot of patience.
  • The project demands more resources than initially planned.
  • The tenant demanded a refund for the broken heater.
  • She demanded an explanation for the delay in service.
  • The demand for better working conditions was loud.

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  1. French:exiger, revendication, ...
  2. German:verlangen, Forderung, ...
  3. Italian:pretendere, richiesta, ...
  4. Spanish:exigir, reclamo, ...
  5. Portuguese:exigir, reivindicação, ...
  6. Chinese:要求, 请求, ...
  7. Japanese:求める, 要求, ...
  8. Arabic:طالَبَ, مَطْلَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְרוֹשׁ, דְּרִישָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:требовать, требование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вимагати, вимога, ...
  12. Hindi:माँगना, मांग, ...

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