demand

ot noun

1. The desire to purchase goods and services. Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.
2. A forceful claim for something. Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality.
3. A requirement. His job makes many demands on his time.
4. An urgent request. She couldn't ignore the newborn baby's demands for attention.

fe’l verb

1. To request forcefully. I demand to see the manager.
2. To claim a right to something. The bank is demanding the mortgage payment.
3. To ask forcefully for information. I demand an immediate explanation.
4. To require of someone. This job demands a lot of patience.