demand

demand (http://definr.com/demand)

     n 1: the ability and desire to purchase goods and services; "the
          automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"; "the
          demand exceeded the supply" [ant: supply]
     2: an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention
        were unceasing"
     3: a condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for
        affection"; "God has no need of men to accomplish His
        work"; "there is a demand for jobs" [syn: need]
     4: the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands
        for money"
     5: required activity; "the requirements of his work affected
        his health"; "there were many demands on his time" [syn: requirement]
     v 1: request urgently and forcefully; "The victim's family is
          demanding compensation"; "The boss demanded that he be
          fired immediately"; "She demanded to see the manager"
     2: require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do
        what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This
        job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position
        demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls
        for a spectacular dessert" [syn: necessitate, ask, need,
         require, take, involve, call for] [ant: obviate]
     3: claim as due or just; "The bank demanded payment of the
        loan" [syn: exact]
     4: lay legal claim to
     5: summon to court
     6: ask to be informed of: "I demand an explanation"