■ noun
1》 an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right.
↘( ~s ) pressing requirements.
2》 the desire of purchasers, consumers, etc. for a particular commodity or service: a recent slump in ~.
■ verb ask authoritatively or brusquely.
↘insist on having.
↘require; need.
Phrases
in ~ sought after.
on ~ as soon as or whenever required.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e (n.), ~er (v.), from L. ~are 'hand over, entrust'.