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demand vs require

require vs demand

demand is a noun but require is not a noun.

demand and require both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demand Yes No Yes No
require No No Yes No
As verbs, require is a hyponym of demand; that is, require is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than demand:
  • demand: request urgently and forcefully
  • require: consider obligatory; request and expect
Other hyponyms of demand include want, ask, expect, clamor, clamour, dun, ask.
As verbs, demand and require are synonyms defined as:
  • demand and require: require as useful, just, or proper
Other synonyms of demand include ask, call for, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, take.
demand (noun) require (noun)
the act of demanding
required activity
an urgent or peremptory request
the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
a condition requiring relief
demand (verb) require (verb)
request urgently and forcefully make someone do something
claim as due or just consider obligatory; request and expect
summon to court have need of
ask to be informed of require as useful, just, or proper
lay legal claim to
require as useful, just, or proper
Difference between demand and require

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