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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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Treasury yields remained lower after a $39 billion 10-year note auction attracted average demand from investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The firm also believes demand in North America to travel to Europe could be taking a hit, which would impact both Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“I wish I could watch every golfer hit every shot on demand, even more so at the Masters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Beer demand has also taken a hit due to a weaker construction market, executives have said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Is Gillicut going to come and demand his sprinkles, like before?

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins