demand
verb / nounUK /dɪˈmɑːnd/
US /dɪˈmænd/
To ask for something in a strong way that shows you really want it.
The hungry puppy demanded his dinner with a loud bark.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A strong request for something that people need or want.
There is a big demand for fresh fruit in the summer.
3. To need something in order for something else to happen.
This job demands a lot of patience.
4. The amount of a product that people want to buy.
The new toy is in high demand, so stores keep selling out.
5. To ask a question in a firm way.
The teacher demanded an answer from the class.