insist
verb (used without object)
to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc..
insisted
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past participleof insist.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof insist.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
insistverb (used without object)to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc..
Example Sentences
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Infantino insisted it was a decision taken by an independent body over which no-one could have an influence.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
In his initial livestream denying the allegations, he not only exhibited an odd demeanor, but he also falsely insisted that every accusation could be “traced back to a single source, my former wife.”
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
Police said Farinacci chose the time and place because he knew it "was gonna get bad," but he insisted he did not imagine the fire would become so destructive.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Infantino has insisted that these appearances were part of his job as a global ambassador for the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
His guests insisted on attending a Fox séance.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
