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summon vs demand

demand vs summon

summon is not a noun while demand is a noun.

summon and demand both are verbs.

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

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