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US/dɪˈmænd/
UK/dɪˈmɑːnd/
to ask for something very firmly because you believe you have a right to it
More often (noun): the wish or need of people to buy or have something
In context
The customers demanded their money back after the show was canceled.
Workers are demanding better pay and shorter hours.
I demand to speak to the manager right now.
Words that go with demand
verb + noun
- demand an explanationParents demanded an explanation from the school.
- demand a refundShe demanded a refund for the broken phone.
- demand paymentThe bank may demand payment within thirty days.
- demand answersVoters demand answers from the government.
- demand actionResidents demand action on the noise.
- demand justiceThousands marched to demand justice.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He demanded me to leave.Correct: He demanded that I leave.