demands
Translation
demands, requirements, requests
Examples
The workers' demands were not met.
The workers' demands were not met.
The demands of the job are high.
The demands of the job are high.
Grammar Patterns
demands ((on sb./sth.)) requirements placed on someone or something The course makes heavy demands on students.
Similar Words
Synonyms: requirements, requests, claims
Etymology
From Old French 'demander', from Latin 'demandare' meaning 'to entrust, charge with a commission', from 'de-' (completely) + 'mandare' (to command).
Memory Tips
Think of 'demands' as strong requests you 'command' from someone.