demand

CEFRB1

/dɪˈmɑːnd/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To ask for something firmly and not accept refusal.

  2. 02

    noun

    A strong request for something.

Examples

  • That young critic is in high demand in a lot of places.

  • The teacher gave way to the students' demand.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. A forceful claim for something.

  2. The market force that causes buyers to be both willing and able to buy a good or service, as measured by the amount of that good or service that is currently salable at any given price point; the amount itself.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The desire to purchase goods and services.

More examples

In context

  • Demand for the kitchenware with the pastel colorway has been running low lately, at an average of only 37 units per week.

  • Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.

  • Supply and demand ebb and flow in a complex interplay.

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Origin

verb

From late Middle English demaunden, from Old French demander, from Latin dēmandō, dēmandāre.