Word
demand
Phoneticsde·mand, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈmænd/
UK/dɪmˈɑːnd/
Definitions
01to ask forcefully
B1 · Intermediate
v. to ask for something in a very firm way because you believe you have a right to it.
v. to request something forcefully or authoritatively, often implying that the speaker has the right to receive it.
日本語:要求する※
Español:recabar
“The angry customers began to demand a full refund for the broken flight.”
“The protesters gathered outside the embassy to demand the immediate release of the political prisoners held without trial.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.
Pitfall
He demanded for an apology.
He demanded an apology.
The verb 'demand' is transitive and takes a direct object; do not use the preposition 'for'.
02to require
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to need a lot of time, effort, or attention.
v. to require or call for as necessary or urgent.
日本語:要する※
“This difficult project will demand all of your concentration this week.”
“The intricate nature of the surgery demands absolute precision and years of specialised training from the medical team.”
Synonyms
03a forceful request
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a very firm statement that someone must do something.
n. an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right.
日本語:要求※
Español:exigencia
“The strikers ignored the company's demand to return to work immediately.”
“The kidnappers issued a formal demand for ransom, specifying a deadline that left the authorities little time to negotiate.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
04economic desire
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Economics
n. the desire of people to buy a particular product or service.
n. the desire of consumers, clients, or users for a particular commodity or service.
“There is a huge demand for electric cars as fuel prices continue to rise.”
“Economists noted that while supply remained steady, the sudden surge in consumer demand drove prices to record highs.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'in demand' to describe something popular.
Antonyms
05pressure or burden
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the difficult things that you are required to do.
n. the taxing or exhausting requirements of a task, job, or situation.
“The demands of her new job meant she had very little time for her family.”
“The physical demands of professional athletics often lead to chronic injuries that persist long after a player has retired.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form 'demands'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “demand” in context.
Verb
01. create demand
“The new marketing campaign was designed to create demand for the electric car.”
verb + noun
02. demand strongly
“The protesters demand strongly that the law be changed immediately.”
verb + adv
03. demand ultimately
“The success of the project will demand ultimately a lot of patience.”
verb + adv
04. increase demand
“Lowering interest rates can help increase demand for new housing.”
verb + noun
05. make demand
“The workers decided to make a demand for better working conditions.”
verb + noun
06. meet demand
“The factory is working overtime to meet demand for the new smartphone.”
verb + noun
07. place demand
“Raising a child can place a heavy demand on your time and energy.”
verb + noun
08. reduce demand
“The government introduced a tax on sugar to reduce demand for unhealthy snacks.”
verb + noun
09. reflect demand
“Current prices reflect demand in the global oil market.”
verb + noun
Adjective
10. increased demand
“There is an increased demand for organic vegetables in local supermarkets.”
adj + noun
11. increasing demand
“The city is building new schools to cope with the increasing demand for education.”
adj + noun
Noun
12. demand exceed
“We expect that demand will exceed supply by the end of the month.”
noun + verb
Real-World Examples
“Some of the rest will be used to meet rising demand from housebuilding and data centres and to address pollutants known as "forever chemicals".” “Under the rules, which will kick in in several stages, the EU demands that all packaging must be recyclable by 2030.” “But scheduling demands probably should be managed, and that is one reason Karim Adeyemi arrived, adding depth on the wing.” “But Britain's often dull skies - especially in winter, when demand is highest - limit how far it can carry the system.” Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē- Proto-Indo-European *(s)meh₂-der. Proto-Italic *manus Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *dʰéh₁tder. Proto-Italic *-ðō Proto-Italic *manuðō Latin mandō Latin dēmandō Old French demanderbor. Middle English demaunden English demand From late Middle English demaunden, from Old French demander, from Latin dēmandō, dēmandāre.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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