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
the demands ((of sth.)) the requirements of something The demands of the job are high.
to make demands ((on sb./sth.)) to ask for a lot from someone/something The project makes demands on our time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: requirements, needs, requests
Etymology
Plural of the noun 'demand'. From Latin 'demandare' (to entrust, command), from 'de-' (completely) + 'mandare' (to command).
Memory Tips
Imagine a list of things someone is 'demanding' from you. Each item on the list is a 'demand'.