Demands: meaning, definitions and examples

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demands

 

[ dษชหˆmรฆndz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a formal setting

Requests made with authority or insistence, especially those arising from a sense of entitlement or control.

Synonyms

claims, expectations, requests, requirements

Examples of usage

  • He made unreasonable demands on his employees.
  • The demands of the job were too much for her to handle.
  • The demands of the customers were getting more and more difficult to meet.
  • She couldn't keep up with the demands of her family and work.
  • The demands for better working conditions were ignored by the management.
Context #2 | Verb

in a negotiation

To ask for something forcefully, as if by right.

Synonyms

command, insist, request, require

Examples of usage

  • He demanded an explanation for their behavior.
  • The workers demanded higher wages and better benefits.
  • The government demanded the immediate return of the stolen artifacts.
  • She demanded to speak to the manager.
  • The protesters demanded justice for the victims.

Translations

Translations of the word "demands" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exigรชncias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Forderungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuntutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะพะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผฤ…dania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆๆฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exigences

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exigencias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท talepler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทุงู„ุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poลพadavky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poลพiadavky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆๆฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zahteve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรถfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะปะฐะฟั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™blษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exigencias

Etymology

The word 'demands' originated from the Old French word 'demander', which means 'to request'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the idea of making requests with authority or insistence. The concept of demands has been a key aspect of human interaction, reflecting power dynamics and expectations. In modern usage, demands can range from simple requests to more forceful requirements, highlighting the nuances of communication and negotiation.

See also: demand, demanding, demandingly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,789, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.