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demanded

Syllables: de·mand·edUK/dɪˈmɑːndɪd//dɪˈmændɪd/

demanded is the simple past and past participle of demand.

Meaning of demand

Verb

demand (third-person singular simple present demands, present participle demanding, simple past and past participle demanded)

  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.
    Synonyms:
    frain
  4. To require of someone.
    • This job demands a lot of patience.
  5. To issue a summons to court.

See all 12 meanings of demand

Words formed from demanded

Questions about demanded

What is demanded the simple past and past participle of?
Demanded is the simple past and past participle of demand.
How do you pronounce demanded?
Demanded is pronounced /dɪˈmændɪd/ (US).

Words near demanded in the dictionary

  1. demand-side
  2. demand-side economics
  3. demandable
  4. demandant
  5. demandants
  6. demanded
  7. demandedst
  8. demandee
  9. demandees
  10. demander
  11. demanders

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