Hyphenation of demand

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word demand? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

de-mand

Definitions of demand:

1.
An urgent or peremptory request
His demands for attention were unceasing
2.
The ability and desire to purchase goods and services
The automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips The demand exceeded the supply
3.
Required activity
The requirements of his work affected his health There were many demands on his time
4.
The act of demanding
The kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
5.
A condition requiring relief
She satisfied his need for affection God has no need of men to accomplish His work There is a demand for jobs
6.
Request urgently and forcefully
The victim's family is demanding compensation The boss demanded that he be fired immediately She demanded to see the manager
7.
Require as useful, just, or proper
It takes nerve to do what she did Success usually requires hard work This job asks a lot of patience and skill This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
8.
Claim as due or just
The bank demanded payment of the loan
9.
Lay legal claim to
10.
Summon to court
11.
Ask to be informed of
I demand an explanation

Synonyms of demand:

nouneconomic process
noun request, petition, postulation
noun need, condition, status
noun activity
noun requirement, duty, responsibility, obligation
verb request, bespeak, call for, quest
verb necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for
verb exact, claim
verb claim
verb summon, summons, cite
verb request, bespeak, call for, quest

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