demanded

3 definitions • 8 examples

past simple and past participle of

to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused:

I demanded an explanation.

The union is demanding a seven percent pay rise this year.

demand something from someone He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children.

[ + speech ] "And where do you think you're going?" demanded the police officer.

[ + to infinitive ] I demand to see the manager.

[ + that ] She demanded that he return the books he borrowed from her.

to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality:

This is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration.

demanded of He seems to lack many of the qualities demanded of (= needed by) a successful politician.