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  1. People also ask

  2. to ask for forcefully, in a way that shows that refusal is not expected and will not be accepted: [ T ] The library demanded $5 for each book returned late. [ + to infinitive ] I demand to see the person in charge. To demand is also to need something: [ T ] The twins demand a lot of attention.

  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word demand as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. See also related phrases and legal and kids definitions of demand.

  4. If you refer to demand, or to the demandfor something, you are referring to how many people want to have it, do it, or buy it. Another flight would be arranged on Saturday if sufficient demand arose. Demand for coal is down and so are prices. The demand to see her work is much greater than expected.

  5. Definition of demand noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. Demand means "an urgent request," like your demand that teachers give no homework on the weekend, or the act of making the request — teachers who demand that the work get done, even if it's the weekend.

  7. the difficult things that you have to do: demands of The demands of nursing are too great for a lot of people. demands on His new job makes a lot of demands on him (= he has to work very hard). The long hours and the physical demands of the work are driving people away from the profession.

  8. a need for something to be sold or supplied: There's an increasing demand for cheap housing. Fewer examples. There was an insatiable demand for pictures of the Princess. As people live longer, the demand for health care is projected to increase dramatically. The demand for mobile phones shows no signs of dropping off.