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demanded

 

[ dษชหˆmรฆndษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

strong request

The term 'demanded' is the past tense of the verb 'demand.' It refers to the act of asking for something forcefully or urgently. When someone demands something, they expect it to be provided without delay or negotiation. This word often implies authority or necessity behind the request, indicating that the speaker believes they have a right to what they are asking for.

Synonyms

insisted, requested, requested, required

Examples of usage

  • The boss demanded the report by noon.
  • She demanded an explanation for his behavior.
  • He demanded to speak with a manager.
  • They demanded justice for the victims.

Translations

Translations of the word "demanded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exigiu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค‚เค— เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช forderte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menuntut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะฐะณะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผฤ…daล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆๆฑ‚ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท demandรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exigiรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท talep etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”๊ตฌํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงู„ูŽุจูŽ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poลพadoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poลพadoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆๆฑ‚ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zahteval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krafรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะปะฐะฟ ะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™b etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exigiรณ

Etymology

The word 'demand' originates from the Old French term 'demander,' which means 'to ask or inquire.' This term can be traced back to the Latin 'demandare,' meaning 'to entrust' or 'to entrust with a request.' The root of 'demandare' comes from 'de-' (meaning 'down' or 'from') and 'mandare' (meaning 'to order' or 'to command'). Over time, the use of the word evolved in English to convey a stronger sense of urgency and authority in requests. The evolution reflects cultural shifts in power dynamics, where assertiveness became more valued in personal and professional interactions. Today, 'demanded' carries a connotation of expectation, often used in contexts where individuals assert their rights or needs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,940, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.