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/demanˈdar/

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Translation

to sue, to demand, to file a claim

Word origin

From Latin demandare ('to entrust, to commit'), from de plus mandare ('to order, to commission').

Origin
Latin
Root
demandare
English cognates
demand, mandate

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular (1st group)

Examples

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He decided to sue the company for dismissal.

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The neighbours are going to sue the council.

mucha .

This job demands a lot of patience.

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Are you going to sue the driver?

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The customers demanded a clear answer.

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This word is part of lesson 86.