Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Demands.
How to pronounce demands:
US
Demands - 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
Load more...
use of goods and servicesaggregate demandglobal demandperfectly inelastic demandperfectly elastic demandelastic demand
Load more...
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)
Demands - 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
"She decided to quit her job because the demands were too overwhelming."
"The union presented a list of demands to the management."
"The CEO addressed the demands of the shareholders during the conference."
"His constant demands were starting to strain their relationship."
"The protesters shouted their demands at the government officials."
Word Game Points
Is DEMANDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, demands is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEMANDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DEMANDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, demands is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEMANDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DEMANDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, demands is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEMANDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...
Words
damndest
