Demand and Direct

Demand

Demand verb - To ask for (something) earnestly or with authority.

Direct is a synonym for demand in ask strongly for something topic. In some cases you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Demand".

Nearby Words: demanding, demanded, demandant

Direct

Direct verb - To request the doing of by virtue of one's authority.
Usage example: the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left

Demand is a synonym for direct in order topic. Sometimes you can use "Demand" instead a verb "Direct".

Common collocations

attention demand attention direct attention
power demand power direct power
people demand people direct people
story demand story direct story
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