demanded
word · lemma: demand
/dɪˈmændəd/
di-MAN-did
/dɪmˈɑːndɪd/
di-MAHN-did
Definition
Said something very firmly or forcefully, insisting that it should be done or given. Often used for requests or commands that are not polite or gentle.
Usage & Nuances
'Demanded' is the past tense of 'demand'. It often has a strong or forceful tone and is used when someone insists firmly. Collocates: 'demanded an answer', 'demanded an explanation', 'demanded to know'. Do not confuse with polite requests; 'demanded' usually shows urgency or authority.
Spanish: exigió - pidió (firmemente)Portuguese (BR): exigiu - pediu (de forma firme)Portuguese (PT): exigiu - pediu (de forma firme)Chinese (Simplified): 要求了 - 強烈要求Chinese (Traditional): 要求了 - 強烈要求Hindi: मांग कीArabic: طالب بـ - طلب بقوةBengali: দাবি করেছিল - জোর করেছিলRussian: потребовал - потребовала - потребовалиJapanese: 要求したVietnamese: yêu cầu (một cách cứng rắn) - đòi hỏiKorean: 요구했다Turkish: talep etti - istedi (ısrarla)Urdu: مطالبہ کیاIndonesian: menuntut - meminta dengan tegas
Example Sentences
“Tell me the truth!” she demanded.
natural
He looked me in the eyes and demanded an answer.
natural
She demanded an explanation.
basic
The teacher demanded silence in the classroom.
basic
He demanded his money back.
basic
The crowd demanded to see the concert start right away.
natural