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DEMAND

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There are 11 meanings of the word Demand.

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Demand - as a noun

An urgent or peremptory request

Example: "His demands for attention were unceasing"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
petition10postulation13request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ability and desire to purchase goods and services

Example: "The automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
economic process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
supply13

Required activity

Example: "The requirements of his work affected his health"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
requirement22

The act of demanding

Example: "The kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A condition requiring relief

Example: "She satisfied his need for affection"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
need5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
condition12status6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Demand - as a verb

Request urgently and forcefully

Example: "The victim's family is demanding compensation"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Require as useful, just, or proper

Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7call forinvolve13necessitate13need5postulate11require16take8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Claim as due or just

Example: "The bank demanded payment of the loan"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exact14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
claim9
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is DEMAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, demand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
DEMAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DEMAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, demand is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEMAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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