Exigir
Example: El profesor exige que entreguemos los trabajos a tiempo.
Definition
"Exigir" means to demand something forcefully or insistently, often because of a right or necessity. It implies requiring or insisting on certain actions or conditions, as in the example where the teacher demands that the assignments be submitted on time.
Etymology
The word "exigir" comes from the Latin verb 'exigere,' which means to drive out, demand, or require. It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'agere' meaning 'to drive or do.' Did you know? The original sense involved driving out or exacting something, which evolved into demanding or requiring.
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"Exigir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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