/dɪˈmɑːnd/
Translation
To ask for something in a strong way, as if you must have it.
Word origin
From Latin demandare, meaning to hand over, and later to ask for.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- demandare
Grammar
Examples
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"Demand" is much stronger than "ask".
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Here "demand" means they said they must have it.
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"Demand to" is followed by another verb.
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The subjunctive and the unreal past in English: I suggest he go, if I were you, and it's time we left
Time clauses in English: when, while, as soon as, until, before and after
Verb patterns with objects in English: want somebody to do, make somebody do, and see somebody doing
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