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
Since Florida’s Legislature and governor have insisted on dropping important aspects of our nation’s history, that subject of history has already been downgraded.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024
The person insisted on anonymity to preview the private meeting.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2024
However, Miller insisted his shoulder felt strong, while Roberts noted that the team’s training staff has identified no physical issues since Miller returned from his injury last month.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
But, last week, Newsom abruptly pulled the initiative from consideration after the governor insisted the effort lacked lawmakers’ votes.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024
The person insisted on anonymity to preview the private meeting.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2024
However, Miller insisted his shoulder felt strong, while Roberts noted that the team’s training staff has identified no physical issues since Miller returned from his injury last month.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
But, last week, Newsom abruptly pulled the initiative from consideration after the governor insisted the effort lacked lawmakers’ votes.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insist. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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