Synonyms: demand
Definition: the act of demanding
Usage: the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: requirement, demand
Definition: required activity
Usage: the requirements of his work affected his health; there were many demands on his time
Similar words: obligation, duty, responsibility
Definition: the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Usage: we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty- John D.Rockefeller Jr
Synonyms: demand
Definition: an urgent or peremptory request
Usage: his demands for attention were unceasing
Similar words: petition, request, postulation
Definition: a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Synonyms: demand
Definition: the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
Usage: the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips; the demand exceeded the supply
Similar words: economic process
Definition: any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth
Definition: a condition requiring relief
Usage: she satisfied his need for affection; God has no need of men to accomplish His work; there is a demand for jobs
Similar words: condition, status
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations
Synonyms: demand
Definition: request urgently and forcefully
Usage: The victim's family is demanding compensation; The boss demanded that he be fired immediately; She demanded to see the manager
Similar words: bespeak, call for, request, quest
Definition: express the need or desire for; ask for
Usage: She requested an extra bed in her room; She called for room service
Definition: claim as due or just
Usage: The bank demanded payment of the loan
Similar words: claim
Definition: ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
Usage: They claimed on the maximum allowable amount
Synonyms: demand
Definition: ask to be informed of
Usage: I demand an explanation
Similar words: bespeak, call for, request, quest
Definition: express the need or desire for; ask for
Usage: She requested an extra bed in her room; She called for room service
Synonyms: demand
Definition: summon to court
Synonyms: demand
Definition: lay legal claim to
Similar words: claim
Definition: ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
Usage: They claimed on the maximum allowable amount