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to demand
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
demand
3rd person singular
demands
Present participle
demanding
Past simple
demanded
Past participle
demanded
Examples
The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations.
02
to require or need something for a particular action or item
Transitive: to demand an action or quality
Examples
The project demands careful planning and attention to detail.
03
to formally call upon or summon someone to appear before a court or legal authority
Transitive: to demand sb
Examples
The court demanded the guardian to represent the interests of the minor in the custody hearing.
04
to assert one's right to something that is believed to be deserved or owed
Transitive: to demand to do sth
Examples
The detective demanded to know the whereabouts of the suspect.
05
to request or insist on being informed
Transitive: to demand an answer or explanation
Examples
The customer demanded details about the product's warranty before making a purchase.
06
to assert ownership or right to possession of a particular item or property
Transitive: to demand a payment or ownership of something
Examples
The heir demanded his share of the inheritance from the estate executor.
Demand
Examples
The demand for electric vehicles has been steadily increasing as consumers seek more sustainable transportation options.
02
an activity or task that requires effort or attention
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
demands
Examples
The job placed heavy demands on his time.
03
the act of insisting on or requesting something forcefully
Examples
Their demand for justice was loud and clear.
04
an urgent or authoritative request for something
Examples
The ransom demand was delivered overnight.
05
a situation or requirement that necessitates relief or assistance
Examples
The flood created a demand for emergency aid.
Lexical Tree
demander
demanding
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