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insist
[in-sist]
verb (used without object)
to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc..
He insists on checking every shipment.
to lay emphasis in assertion.
to insist on the justice of a claim.
to dwell with earnestness or emphasis (usually followed by on orupon ).
to insist on a point in a discussion.
verb (used with object)
to assert or maintain firmly.
He insists that he saw the ghosts.
to demand or persist in demanding.
I insist that you see this thing through.
Synonyms: ,
insist
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
to make a determined demand (for)
he insisted that his rights be respected
he insisted on his rights
to express a convinced belief (in) or assertion (of)
he insisted that she was mad
he insisted on her madness
Other 51Թ Forms
- insister noun
- insistingly adverb
- overinsist verb (used without object)
- reinsist verb (used without object)
- superinsist verb (used without object)
- ˈٱ noun
- ˈپԲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of insist1
Example Sentences
But the UK government has insisted there will be no weakening of food standards and that any US beef imports will need to meet food safety requirements.
But she also insists that the only way to truly pass the flame is through playing together in person.
But moments after the event finished, his team insisted they were "iron clad", as one senior figure put it.
The barrister said the MP, "who seemed intoxicated", insisted on buying one of the females a drink and made her feel uncomfortable by asking her about her marriage.
But he insisted that the city has “taken steps to ensure that the data we are reporting is accurate.”
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