demand

demand

verb

Definition of DEMAND

1

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority <the losing party demanded a recount of the votes cast in the election>

Synonyms call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for)

Related Words ask, plead (for), request, want; cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant; requisition; impose; badger, dun, harass, hound

Near Antonyms give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

2

to have as a requirement <a task that demands one's unremitting attention>

Synonyms bear, challenge, claim, demand, necessitate, require, take, want, warrant

Related Words entail, involve; ask, beg, claim, clamor (for), cry (for); hurt (for), lack; command, enjoin, exact, insist, press, quest, stipulate

Near Antonyms own, possess

Antonyms have, hold

3

to set or receive as a price <superstars who demand millions for appearing in a movie>

Synonyms ask, command, demand

Related Words overcharge, undercharge; bring, fetch, sell (for); discount, mark down, mark up; assess, bill, invoice; price, value