This is the 5609th most frequent Russian word.
потребовал
"Потребовал" means "demanded" in English.
In this context, "потребовал" is used to indicate a forceful request or demand directed at another person.
Он потребовал от своего сотрудника отчета.
He demanded a report from his employee.
Here, "потребовал" is used to specify a situation or event necessitating some action, implying urgency or importance.
Кризис потребовал немедленных действий от правительства.
The crisis demanded immediate actions from the government.
In this example, "потребовала" (feminine form) shows a personal insistence on receiving clarification or justification.