Definitions
- Describing a need for something to be done or obtained. - Referring to something that is necessary or essential. - Talking about a situation where something must be done or obtained in order to achieve a particular goal.
- Referring to a request or requirement that is made forcefully or with authority. - Talking about a situation where something is needed urgently or immediately. - Describing a situation where someone insists on getting what they want or need.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a need or requirement.
- 2Both can be used to describe a situation where something is necessary.
- 3Both can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 4Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Demand is more forceful and urgent than require.
- 2Authority: Demand implies a sense of authority or power, while require does not necessarily have this connotation.
- 3Flexibility: Require can be more flexible and open to negotiation than demand.
- 4Negotiation: Require can be negotiated or compromised, while demand is usually non-negotiable.
- 5Connotation: Demand can have a negative connotation, while require is more neutral.
Remember this!
Require and demand are synonyms that both refer to a need or requirement. However, demand is more forceful and urgent, often implying a sense of authority or power. On the other hand, require is more flexible and open to negotiation, without necessarily having a negative connotation.
