Definitions and Examples of demand, command, order
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To ask for something forcefully, often with the expectation of compliance.
Example
The protesters demanded that the government take action to address climate change.
To give an authoritative order or instruction to someone.
Example
The drill sergeant commanded the recruits to drop and give him twenty push-ups.
To give a direct or authoritative instruction to someone to do something.
Example
The boss ordered the employees to work overtime to meet the deadline.
Key Differences: demand vs command vs order
- 1Demand implies a sense of urgency and expectation of compliance.
- 2Command implies an authoritative order given by someone in a position of power.
- 3Order implies a direct and authoritative instruction given to someone.
Effective Usage of demand, command, order
- 1In Business: Use demand, command, and order to convey a more forceful tone when making requests in professional settings.
- 2In Personal Life: Use request to make polite and respectful appeals to friends, family, and acquaintances.
- 3In Writing: Use these antonyms to create distinct character voices and convey different levels of authority or urgency in dialogue.
Remember this!
The antonyms of request are demand, command, and order. These words convey a more forceful or authoritative tone and imply a sense of urgency or obligation. Use them in professional settings to convey authority or urgency, and use request in personal life to make polite and respectful appeals. In writing, use these antonyms to create distinct character voices and convey different levels of authority or urgency in dialogue.
