demand
B2Frequent NGSL-1UK /dɪˈmɑːnd/US /dɪˈmænd/
Meaning
noun
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
“demand for something, a demand for higher pay”
verb
to make a very strong request for something
“demand something, They are demanding the release of all political prisoners.”
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