The desire to purchase goods and services.

“Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply.”

The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.

A forceful claim for something.

“Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality.”

To request forcefully.

“I demand to see the manager.”

To claim a right to something.

“The bank is demanding the mortgage payment.”

To ask forcefully for information.

“I demand an immediate explanation.”