insist
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 or upon): to insist on a point in a discussion.
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.
Origin of insist
1Other words for insist
Other words from insist
- in·sist·er, noun
- in·sist·ing·ly, adverb
- o·ver·in·sist, verb (used without object)
- re·in·sist, verb (used without object)
- su·per·in·sist, verb (used without object)
Words Nearby insist
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How to use insist in a sentence
I've tried suggesting we take turns making dinner, but he insists it's his passion and he gets great joy from cooking.
Carolyn Hax: How to improve on ‘I cook, you clean’ without stirring the pot | Carolyn Hax | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostOlympic officials insist Tokyo Games on track for this summer
Japanese Olympic leader remains in job despite IOC reprimand over sexist comments | Matt Bonesteel | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostChiefs officials insist the intent behind the team name, imagery and traditions has always been to honor Native people.
‘End racism,’ the NFL implored. So what about that Chiefs’ name? | Liz Clarke | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostTension has been building over the last several weeks over whether teachers in California will insist that all educators be vaccinated before they’re willing to return to schools.
Morning Report: MTS Review Urges Dozens of Changes | Voice of San Diego | February 5, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoLeftwich wanted to play wideout, but Headen insisted he would become Woodson’s backup quarterback.
Byron Leftwich is a rising star on a Bucs coaching staff that shows the power of diversity | Adam Kilgore | February 5, 2021 | Washington Post
The only great thing he did as governor was to insist that the death penalty was just wrong.
Mario Cuomo: An OK Governor, but a Far Better Person | Michael Tomasky | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTNo crimes were committed by Sony with the possible exception of all those Adam Sandler movies they insist on making.
Moscow officials insist that the hospitals listed for closure lacked professional services and often stayed half empty.
They all insist that Health Republic/MagnaCare had not told their billing departments that I was out of network.
My Insurance Company Killed Me, Despite Obamacare | Malcolm MacDougall | November 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut veterans of his campaign for Senate and people close to him insist that Webb is taking a serious look.
Hillary Gets a Challenger and He’s a Marine | David Freedlander | November 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAll our intelligent students will insist upon learning what they can of these discussions and forming opinions for themselves.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsBut if people will insist on patting a strange poet, they mustn't be surprised if they get a nasty bite!
She had hidden his hat and would insist on his playing; that was, if I did not mind and her uncle gave his permission.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydWhat other channel, then, was open to the country through which to insist upon the recovery of its lawful rights?
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanSuppose he should receive an acceptance by letter or telegraph but deny it, and insist that no contract had been made.
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British Dictionary definitions for insist
/ (ɪnˈsɪst) /
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
Origin of insist
1Derived forms of insist
- insister, noun
- insistingly, adverb
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