demand for sth (NOT of ): ‘Ford has increased production to meet the demand for its new range of cars.’ demonstration Many demonstrations have been made in recent years in protest against the level
of pollution.
Many demonstrations have been held in recent years in protest against the level of pollution. hold/stage a demonstration (NOT make ): ‘In London, students and lecturers staged a mass demonstration against the proposed education cuts.’ deny 1
He asked his parents to help him, but they denied.
He asked his parents to help him, but they refused. When she denied to wear the uniform, she was dismissed.
When she refused to wear the uniform, she was dismissed. deny sth = say that it is not true: ‘He has been accused of stealing a car, but he denies it.’ ‘Both companies denied that they had been discharging toxic waste.’ refuse (to do sth ) = say that you will not do it: ‘Employers are refusing to discuss a pay settlement until the staff return to work.’ ‘The students were told to leave the building, but they refused.’ 2
She asked him if he had seen a little boy but he denied.
She asked him if he had seen a little boy but he said he hadn’t. You deny an accusation or claim (NOT a question): ‘The accused denied both charges.’ ‘He denied being anywhere near the scene of the crime.’ 3
She accused him of cheating but he denied.
She accused him of cheating but he denied it. Deny is a transitive verb: ‘He denied that he forged the signature.’ ‘He denied having forged the signature.’ ‘He denied it.’
