Buy
Buy verb - To get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for.
Demand
Demand verb - To ask for (something) earnestly or with authority.
How words are described
| high | high buy | high demand |
| real | real buy | real demand |
| large | large buy | large demand |
| big | big buy | big demand |
| Other adjectives: bad, new, minor, higher. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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You can expect to see a lot of people who demand that you buy wards or give them potions, then won't tell you where to place the wards.
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At the end of a chapter, the game will abruptly throw a static "To Be Continued" image at you and demand that you buy the nonexistent sequel if you want any sort of proper conclusion.
Source: Video Game / Eternal Darkness -
If you're interested in an Amiga on eBay, demand to see a picture of the battery before you buy it.
Source: Useful Notes / Amiga
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