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demand vs summon

summon vs demand

demand is a noun but summon is not a noun.

demand and summon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demand Yes No Yes No
summon No No Yes No
As verbs, summon is a hypernym of demand; that is, summon is a word with a broader meaning than demand:
  • demand: summon to court
  • summon: call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Other hypernyms of demand include cite, summons.
demand (noun) summon (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) summon (verb)
request urgently and forcefully make ready for action or use
claim as due or just call in an official matter, such as to attend court
summon to court ask to come
ask to be informed of gather or bring together
lay legal claim to cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
require as useful, just, or proper
Difference between demand and summon

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