insisted; insisting; insists
1
: to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required
They insist on going.
2
archaic
: persist
: to maintain in a persistent or positive manner
insisted that the story was true
Synonyms
Examples of insist in a Sentence
I didn't want to go, but she insisted.
“Come on, let's go.” “Oh, all right, if you insist.”
She insists the money is hers.
Recent Examples on the Web
The official insisted that Ukraine had no interest in occupying or annexing a part of Russia but would seek to use its incursion to change the dynamics of the war, particularly in eastern Ukraine.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Meek insisted that he was impressed by the way Trump carried himself after almost being killed and then continuing his campaign.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 15 Aug. 2024
Much as President Joe Biden's campaign did before, Vice President Kamala Harris — now the Democratic presidential nominee — sent officials to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders who continue to insist the U.S. government demand an Israel-Hamas cease-fire in Gaza.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Riley, meanwhile, insisted the screen was just a necessary precaution when sign stealing was still such a constant in the college game.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
Meek insisted that he was impressed by the way Trump carried himself after almost being killed and then continuing his campaign.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 15 Aug. 2024
Much as President Joe Biden's campaign did before, Vice President Kamala Harris — now the Democratic presidential nominee — sent officials to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders who continue to insist the U.S. government demand an Israel-Hamas cease-fire in Gaza.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Riley, meanwhile, insisted the screen was just a necessary precaution when sign stealing was still such a constant in the college game.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
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insist
verb
in·sist
in-ˈsist 
1
: to place special stress or great importance
insists on punctuality
2
: to make a demand : request urgently
insisted that I come
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