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delightful
I know that Dad will be delightful if you can come.
I know that Dad will be delighted if you can come.
delightful
= (fairly formal) giving great pleasure: ‘Thank you for such a delightful evening. George
and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.’
delighted
= extremely pleased: ‘I’m delighted to hear that you are feeling better.’
demand
1
In my new job I am demanded to work overtime.
In my new job I am required to work overtime.
If you have to do something because of a rule, law etc. you are
required
to do it: ‘Under the law
the President is required to notify Congress when US troops face imminent hostilities.’
2
The demand of butter has decreased in recent years.
The demand for butter has decreased in recent years.
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