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Meaning of insist
to firmly express or demand something
Etymology of insist
The word "insist" comes from the Latin "insistere", which means "to stand upon" or "to persist in", and is a combination of "in" (meaning "on" or "upon") and "sistere" (meaning "to stand")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of standing firm or persisting in a particular attitude, demand, or assertion
Synonyms
persist
urge
demand
require
necessitate
compel
force
coerce
press
advocate
champion
support
promote
emphasize
stress
reaffirm
reiterate
underscore
highlight
accentuate
emphasize
pressurize
badger
hound
pester
harass
nag
importune
beset
solicit
petition
plead
insistently
forcefully
strenuously
vehemently
ardently
passionately
strongly
firmly
resolutely
determinedly
uncompromisingly
Definitions
- To firmly express or demand something, often in a forceful or persistent manner
- * To maintain or assert something strongly or firmly, often in the face of opposition or doubt
- * To request or demand something forcefully or persistently, often in a way that is considered impolite or unreasonable
Usage Examples
- She insisted that we leave immediately, citing the bad weather as a reason
- * He insisted on paying the bill, despite our objections
- * The company insists that its products are safe and reliable
- * The teacher insisted that the students follow the rules and regulations
- * The government insists that the new policy is necessary for economic growth