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demand

[dih-mand, -mahnd] / dɪˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd /
NOUN
question, request
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal application call claim insistence interest need order requirement sale trade
STRONG
arrogation bid bidding charge clamor command counterclaim entreaty exaction importunity imposition inquiry interrogation lien necessity occasion petition plea prayer pursuit requisition rush search solicitation stipulation suit supplication ultimatum vogue want
WEAK
call for entreatment impetration imploration
Antonyms
STRONG
answer reply retreat
WEAK
grant offer
VERB
ask strongly for something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal challenge claim expect force order press question request require stipulate urge
STRONG
abuse apply arrogate badger beg beseech besiege bid charge cite coerce command compel constrain counterclaim direct dun enjoin entreat exact hit implore importune inquire interrogate knock nag necessitate oblige pester petition postulate pray requisition solicit summon supplicate tax
WEAK
clamor for hit up impetrate insist on sue for whistle for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer deny disclaim reply
STRONG
compliment exonerate free give leave alone please praise release
WEAK
grant offer present supply
VERB
require
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask call for fail need take want
STRONG
command crave involve lack necessitate oblige
WEAK
cry out for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
have
WEAK
give grant offer present reply supply

Example Sentences

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“The breadth of demand says that gold remains a compelling investment in today’s uncertain and increasingly dangerous world,” said Ash.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The demand has given rise to a burgeoning gray market, where wellness spas, multilevel marketers and telehealth websites ply the public with vials of “research grade” peptides labeled “not for human use.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Health care has been one of the nation’s few durable sources of employment throughout the past few years, thanks to demand from older Americans.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Any pullbacks in energy stocks have been shallow and short-lived, technical analysis shows, reinforcing the underlying demand and keeping the sector as a clear market leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Whitby says that after the Fair, there’ll be such a rush for people to live here, even places like Maxwell Street will be in high demand.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.