Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make demands
phrase
/meɪk dɪˈmændz/
Definition
To insist on certain requirements or requests in an assertive manner.
Examples
- During negotiations, the union decided to make demands for better working conditions.
- She felt it was time to make demands for respect in the workplace.
- He often makes demands that others find difficult to meet.
Meaning
The phrase ‘make demands’ refers to the act of expressing needs or conditions that one expects to be fulfilled, often with a sense of urgency or authority.
Synonyms
- request
- insist
- require
- charge
- dictate
