demand
/dɪˈmɑːnd/verb
उच्चारण डिमान्ड
माँग करना, अधिकारपूर्वक माँगना
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[T] ~ sth | ~ to do sth | ~ that…
to ask for something very firmly, as if you have a right to it
माँग करना, अधिकारपूर्वक माँगना
- The workers demanded a pay rise.
- She demanded to see the manager.
- He demanded that the gates be opened.
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- Protesters demanded a full inquiry into the incident.
- He demanded his money back from the shopkeeper.
- The villagers demanded that the road be repaired.
Synonyms insist on call for claim
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[T] ~ sth
to need something; to require
(किसी चीज़ की) ज़रूरत होना, अपेक्षा करना
- The job demands patience and a cool head.
- This problem demands immediate attention.
- Learning a new language demands regular practice.
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- The task demands great care.
- Medical studies demand years of hard work.
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[C] ~ (for sth) | ~ (that…)
a very firm request for something; something that somebody needs
माँग, आग्रह
- The union made a demand for better conditions.
- He refused to give in to their demands.
- The demand of the farmers is a fair price for wheat.
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- The company agreed to their demands.
- She made a strong demand for equal pay.
Synonyms request claim requirement
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[U, sing.] ~ (for sth/sb)
the desire or need of customers for goods or services which they want to buy or use
(वस्तु, सेवा की) माँग, खपत
- There is a great demand for English teachers in the villages.
- Supply could not keep up with demand.
- Demand for online courses has grown fast.
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- Prices rise when demand exceeds supply.
- There is little demand for typewriters these days.
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[pl.] demands
things that somebody or something makes you do, especially things that are difficult or tiring
(काम, ज़िम्मेदारी के) तकाज़े, दबाव
- the demands of a young family
- The job makes heavy demands on her time.
- The demands of her job leave her little free time.
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- Students face growing demands from school and family.
- Parenthood makes heavy demands on one's patience.
Synonyms pressures claims requirements
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demand + noun / that-clause
As a verb, demand means to ask firmly, as of right. A that-clause after demand uses should or the bare verb, never a plain tense.
क्रिया के रूप में demand का अर्थ अधिकार के साथ दृढ़ता से माँगना है। Demand के बाद that-clause में should या bare verb आती है, सामान्य tense नहीं।
- The workers demanded higher wages.
- The students demanded that the result be declared.
demand to + verb / demand sth from sb
Use 'demand to know' for forceful questions. The person who is asked is introduced by 'from' (or 'of' in formal style).
ज़ोर देकर पूछने के लिए 'demand to know' आता है। जिससे माँगा जाए उसके लिए 'from' (औपचारिक शैली में 'of') लगता है।
- Radhika demanded to know the reason for the delay.
- The passengers demanded an apology from the airline.
demand for + noun (noun)
The noun means how much people want a product. It takes 'for', and is uncountable or singular with 'a'.
Noun के रूप में यह बताता है कि लोग किसी वस्तु को कितना चाहते हैं। इसके साथ 'for' आता है, और यह uncountable या 'a' के साथ singular होता है।
- There is a growing demand for electric scooters.
- A sudden demand for masks surprised the shops.
demands on / make demands
In the plural, demands means pressures or duties placed on someone, with 'on'. Also 'in demand' and 'on demand' are fixed phrases.
बहुवचन में demands का अर्थ किसी पर डाला गया दबाव या कर्तव्य है, जिसके साथ 'on' आता है। 'In demand' और 'on demand' निश्चित phrases हैं।
- Her job makes heavy demands on her time.
- Skilled nurses are in demand.
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adjective + demand
highgrowingheavyunreasonablesuddenfalling
- There is a heavy demand for tickets to the final.
verb + demand
meetsatisfyrejectmakeyield toincrease
- The factory could not meet the demand for sweets before Diwali.
demand + noun
draftcurveletterforecast
- Banks issue a demand draft against payment.
'Demand draft' बैंक द्वारा जारी भुगतान का साधन है।
demand + preposition
forfromonto know
- The villagers demanded water from the council.
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- The union demanded that the bonus be paid before Diwali.
यूनियन ने माँग की कि दीवाली से पहले बोनस दिया जाए।
- Demand for mangoes rises sharply in May.
मई में आमों की माँग तेज़ी से बढ़ती है।
- Looking after a baby makes constant demands on a mother.
शिशु की देखभाल माँ से लगातार समय और ध्यान की अपेक्षा करती है।
- This course is in great demand among SSC aspirants.
यह कोर्स SSC की तैयारी करने वालों में बहुत माँग में है।
- The film is available on demand at any hour.
यह फ़िल्म किसी भी समय माँग पर उपलब्ध है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He demanded me to return the book.
✓ He demanded that I should return the book.
Demand does not take object + to-infinitive; use a that-clause or 'demand the return of'.
Demand के बाद object + to-infinitive नहीं आता; that-clause या 'demand the return of' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ There is a great demand of mangoes in summer.
✓ There is a great demand for mangoes in summer.
The noun demand takes the preposition 'for'.
Noun demand के साथ preposition 'for' आता है।
✗ The teacher demanded that he comes on time.
✓ The teacher demanded that he come on time.
After demand, the that-clause takes the bare infinitive (subjunctive), not a tense form.
Demand के बाद that-clause में bare infinitive (subjunctive) आती है, tense वाला रूप नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all mean asking for something, but with different force.
ये सभी क्रियाएँ कुछ माँगने का अर्थ देती हैं, पर बल अलग-अलग है।
To ask firmly, as if by right, expecting no refusal.
अधिकार के भाव से दृढ़तापूर्वक माँगना, इनकार की अपेक्षा किए बिना।
- She demanded an explanation.
To need something, or to order it by a rule.
किसी चीज़ की आवश्यकता होना, या नियम से उसका आदेश देना।
- The form requires two photographs.
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in demand
wanted by many people
जिसकी बहुत माँग हो, लोकप्रिय
- Good plumbers are always in demand.
on demand
whenever somebody asks
माँगने पर, जब चाहे
- The baby is fed on demand.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
de·mand
?Which word?
demand: no preposition before the object
The verb demand takes a direct object: 'demand an answer', 'demand to know' (not 'demand for an answer'). The noun demand takes for: 'a demand for better pay'. 'He demanded for money' is a common Indian error.
Verb demand के बाद सीधा object आता है: 'demand an answer', 'demand to know' ('demand for an answer' नहीं)। Noun demand के साथ for आता है: 'a demand for better pay'। 'He demanded for money' एक आम भारतीय गलती है।
§Grammar and usage
'demand for' after the verb is wrong; the noun takes for.
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: verb के बाद 'demand for' गलत है; noun के साथ for आता है।
Subjunctive: 'demanded that the gates be opened'.
Subjunctive में 'demanded that the gates be opened' आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In demand, on demand; economics: the law of supply and demand.
Idioms: in demand, on demand; अर्थशास्त्र में law of supply and demand।