ETYM Old Eng. appetit, French appétit, from Latin appetitus, from appetere to strive after, long for; ad + petere to seek. Related to Petition, Appetence.
A feeling of craving something; SYN. appetency, appetence.

ETYM French demande, from demander. Related to Demand.
1. An urgent or peremptory request.
2. The ability and desire to purchase goods and services.
3. The act of demanding.
In economics, the quantity of a product or service that customers want to buy at any given price. Also, the desire for a commodity, together with ability to pay for it. + prikaži više

ETYM French désir, from désirer. Related to Desire.
1. An inclination to want things.
2. Something that is desired.
3. The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state.

A yearning for something or to do something; SYN. yen.

1. To address a question to and expect an answer from.
2. To direct or put a question to; seek an answer to; SYN. pose.
3. To inquire about; SYN. inquire, enquire.
4. To make a request of or for:.
5. To make a request or demand for something to somebody.
6. To consider obligatory; request and expect; SYN. require, expect.
7. To require or ask for as a price or condition. + prikaži više

1. To request urgently and forcefully.
2. To claim as due or just; SYN. exact.
3. To lay legal claim to.
4. To ask to be informed of.
5. To summon to court.

1. To make mandatory
2. To have an absolute need for

1. To demand and take for use or service, esp. by military or public authority for public service.
2. To make a formal request for official services.