Definitions:

1. an urgent or peremptory request noun
   • Their demands for attention were unceasing.
2. ask to be informed of verb
   • I demand an explanation
3. claim as due or just verb
   • The bank demanded payment of the loan
4. request urgently and forcefully verb
   • The victim's family is demanding compensation
5. the ability and desire to purchase goods and services noun
   • the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
6. the act of demanding noun
   • the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money

Synonyms:

• exact
• need
• requirement

NearBy Words:

• demander
• demanding
• demandingly