Insist: meaning, definitions and examples

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insist

[ ɪnˈsɪst ]

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conversation

To insist means to demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal. It also implies a strong belief in the importance or correctness of something.

Synonyms

assert, demand, urge

Examples of usage

She insisted on speaking to the manager directly.
Despite his protests, she insisted on paying for the meal.

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opinion

To insist can also mean to keep asserting or reiterating a point of view or opinion, often in a repetitive or annoying way.

Synonyms

emphasize, maintain, persist

Examples of usage

He insists that he is right, even though nobody agrees with him.
She insists on always having the last word in an argument.

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action

In certain situations, to insist can simply mean to make a strong and urgent request or demand for something.

Synonyms

press, require, urge

Examples of usage

She insisted on driving him to the airport.
He insisted on finishing the project by himself.

Translations

Translations of the word "insist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insistir

🇮🇳 ज़ोर देना

🇩🇪 bestehen auf

🇮🇩 bersikeras

🇺🇦 наполягати

🇵🇱 nalegać

🇯🇵 主張する (しゅちょうする)

🇫🇷 insister

🇪🇸 insistir

🇹🇷 ısrar etmek

🇰🇷 고집하다

🇸🇦 أصر

🇨🇿 trvat na

🇸🇰 trvať na

🇨🇳 坚持 (jiānchí)

🇸🇮 vztrajati

🇮🇸 krefjast

🇰🇿 талап ету

🇬🇪 დაყენება

🇦🇿 israr etmək

🇲🇽 insistir

Word origin

The word 'insist' originated from the Latin word 'insistere', which means 'to stand upon'. Over time, it evolved in English to denote a strong demand or assertion. The concept of insistence has been present in human communication for centuries, reflecting the assertive nature of human interactions.