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Demand

noun
/dɪˈmænd/

Meaning

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services

Example Sentences

The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.

Workers demanded better wages from the company.

Example Expressions

in demand

Synonyms

request, requirement, need, claim, ask, require, call for
Entry 1
request, requirement, need, claim
Entry 2
request, ask, require, call for, claim

Antonyms

supply, offer, refusal, rejection, give
Entry 1
supply, offer, refusal, rejection
Entry 2
supply, offer, give

Collocations

high demand, meet demand, supply and demand, demand for
Entry 1
high demand, meet demand, supply and demand
Entry 2
high demand, demand for, meet demand, supply and demand

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