Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Demand.
How to pronounce demand:
US
Demand - as a noun
An urgent or peremptory request
Example: "His demands for attention were unceasing"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
petitionpostulationrequestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The ability and desire to purchase goods and services
Example: "The automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
economic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
consumptioneconomic consumptionusanceuse
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use of goods and servicesaggregate demandglobal demandperfectly inelastic demandperfectly elastic demandelastic demand
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
supplyRequired activity
Example: "The requirements of his work affected his health"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
requirementThe act of demanding
Example: "The kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Demand - as a verb
Request urgently and forcefully
Example: "The victim's family is demanding compensation"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Require as useful, just, or proper
Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askcall forinvolvenecessitateneedpostulaterequiretakeHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Claim as due or just
Example: "The bank demanded payment of the loan"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exactHypernyms (Closely Related)
claimHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lay legal claim to
Summon to court
Ask to be informed of
Example: "I demand an explanation"
Example Sentences
"There is a high demand for the new iPhone."
"The teacher couldn't meet the students' demands for extra credit."
"The company struggled to meet the high demand for their product."
"The demand for luxury cars has been increasing in recent years."
"The organization aims to address the demands of the community."
Word Game Points
Is DEMAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, demand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEMAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DEMAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, demand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEMAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DEMAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, demand is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEMAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
