- 1to ask for something very firmly demand something She demanded an immediate explanation. demand that… The U.N. has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. demand to do something I demand to see the manager. + speech “Who the hell are you?” he demanded angrily. Thesaurusask
- inquire
- demand
- ask to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information:“Where are you going?” she asked. She asked the students their names. Can I ask a question?
- inquire (somewhat formal) to ask someone for information:I am writing to inquire about the research position. May I inquire who's calling, please?(= on the telephone)
- demand to ask a question very firmly:The client demanded an explanation. “I demand to know who wrote this,” he said.
- to ask/inquire about/after somebody/something
- to ask/demand something of somebody
- to ask/inquire/demand to know what/who/how, etc.
- to ask/inquire politely
- to ask/inquire/demand angrily
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- 2demand something to need something in order to be done successfully This sport demands both speed and strength. Thesaurusdemand
- expect
- insist
- ask
- require
- demand to ask for something very firmly; to say very firmly that someone should have or do something:She demanded an immediate explanation.
- expect to demand that someone should do, have, or be something, especially because it is their duty or responsibility:I expect to be paid promptly for the work.
- insist to demand that something happens or that someone agrees to do something:She insisted that I go with her. We insist on the highest standards at all times.
- ask to expect or demand something:You're asking too much of him.
- Ask is not as strong as demand or expect, both of which can be more like a command.
- require [often passive] (somewhat formal) to make someone do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards:All candidates will be required to take a short test.
- to demand/expect/ask/require something of/from somebody
- to demand/expect/insist/ask/require that…
- to expect/ask/require somebody to do something
- to demand/expect/ask/require a lot/too much/a great deal
- to be too much to expect/ask
demand
verbNAmE//dɪˈmænd//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they demand he / she / it demands
past simple demanded
-ing form demanding
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