Demanded: meaning, definitions and examples
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demanded
[ dษชหmรฆndษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น exigiu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคเค เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช forderte
๐ฎ๐ฉ menuntut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะผะฐะณะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผฤ daล
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆๆฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท demandรฉ
๐ช๐ธ exigiรณ
๐น๐ท talep etti
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ตฌํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงููุจู
๐จ๐ฟ poลพadoval
๐ธ๐ฐ poลพadoval
๐จ๐ณ ่ฆๆฑไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ zahteval
๐ฎ๐ธ krafรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะฐะฟ ะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษlษb etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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