insist

verb

in·sist in-ˈsist How to pronounce insist (audio)

insisted; insisting; insists

intransitive verb

: to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required

They insist on going.

archaic : persist

transitive verb

: to maintain in a persistent or positive manner

insisted that the story was true

Synonyms

affirm
allege
assert
aver
avouch
avow
claim
contend
declare
maintain
profess
protest
purport
warrant

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Example Sentences

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 Brazilian election officials and foreign governments including the United States insist that the voting system is sound.

Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Russian men ages 18 to 27 are required to serve in the military for a year, but those conscripts are not being sent to Ukraine, officials insist.

Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Meet officials insist that several evening sessions were sold out.

oregonlive, 27 July 2022 Although Roth and others disagree, city officials insist that there will be space for just as large a crowd at the new site of the war memorial.

Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2022 Some China experts in Washington have interpreted the delays as another sign of uncertainty on China policy, but U.S. officials insist that is not true.

New York Times, 23 May 2022 Now in the recovery, officials insist the area is doing OK so far.

Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2022 The Kremlin has strongly denied any such plans, and military officials insist the army has enough contract soldiers to serve in Ukraine.

Bloomberg.com, 1 Apr. 2022 Tenpin bowling may get all the attention, but fans of duckpins — smaller pins, cantaloupe-size ball, three rolls per frame instead of two — insist it’s the more challenging sport.

Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Latin; Middle French insister, from Latin insistere to stand upon, persist, from in- + sistere to take a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

单词	insists
释义	insist verb in·sist in-ˈsist insisted; insisting; insists intransitive verb 1 : to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required They insist on going. 2 archaic : persist transitive verb : to maintain in a persistent or positive manner insisted that the story was true Synonyms affirm allege assert aver avouch avow claim contend declare maintain profess protest purport warrant See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Brazilian election officials and foreign governments including the United States insist that the voting system is sound. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Russian men ages 18 to 27 are required to serve in the military for a year, but those conscripts are not being sent to Ukraine, officials insist. Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Meet officials insist that several evening sessions were sold out. oregonlive, 27 July 2022 Although Roth and others disagree, city officials insist that there will be space for just as large a crowd at the new site of the war memorial. Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2022 Some China experts in Washington have interpreted the delays as another sign of uncertainty on China policy, but U.S. officials insist that is not true. New York Times, 23 May 2022 Now in the recovery, officials insist the area is doing OK so far. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2022 The Kremlin has strongly denied any such plans, and military officials insist the army has enough contract soldiers to serve in Ukraine. Bloomberg.com, 1 Apr. 2022 Tenpin bowling may get all the attention, but fans of duckpins — smaller pins, cantaloupe-size ball, three rolls per frame instead of two — insist it’s the more challenging sport. Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French or Latin; Middle French insister, from Latin insistere to stand upon, persist, from in- + sistere to take a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand First Known Use 1586, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing insist insist on/upon insist on/upon Kids Definition insist verb in·sist in-ˈsist insisted; insisting 1 : to make a demand I didn't want to go, but she insisted. 2 : to say (something) in a forceful way that doesn't allow for disagreement She insists the money is hers. insists verb present tense third-person singular of insist as in alleges to state as a fact usually forcefully she continued to insist that she was right, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance alleges claims contends asserts maintains declares affirms announces argues professes proclaims avers avows purports protests confirms defends warrants reasons justifies puts forth rationalizes vindicates reaffirms broadcasts upholds avouches perseveres reasserts supports Antonyms & Near Antonyms denies rejects abandons repudiates disavows disclaims negates refutes challenges contradicts gainsays disputes counters disowns disproves rebuts questions negatives confutes See More
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insist

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Synonyms

Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing insist

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