an urgent or peremptory request; his demands for attention were unceasing'

the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips; the demand exceeded the supply'

required activity; the requirements of his work affected his health; there were many demands on his time

[ Syn: requirement ]

the act of demanding; the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money'

a condition requiring relief; she satisfied his need for affection; God has no need of men to accomplish His work; there is a demand for jobs

[ Syn: need ]

request urgently and forcefully; The victim's family is demanding compensation; The boss demanded that he be fired immediately; She demanded to see the manager'

require as useful, just, or proper; It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work; This job asks a lot of patience and skill; This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice; This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert; This intervention does not postulate a patients consent

[ Syn: necessitate , ask , postulate , need , require , take , involve , call for ]

claim as due or just; The bank demanded payment of the loan

[ Syn: exact ]

lay legal claim to

summon to court

ask to be informed of; I demand an explanation'