insist

verb
UK: /ɪnˈsɪst/
US: /ɪnˈsɪst/

  1. To say very firmly that something must happen or is true, especially when other people do not believe it.

    1. I insist that you eat something; you look tired. [ ] [ ]
    2. She kept insisting on her innocence, even with the evidence against her. [ ] [ ]

  2. To demand something and refuse to accept any opposition or excuses.

    1. They insist on paying for everything when we go out. [ ] [ ]
    2. My doctor insists I get more exercise, which is hard with my busy schedule. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

maintain demand urge assert require contend
insist intransitive-verb

  1. To state or demand forcefully.

    1. I insist! Let me help you with that heavy bag. [ ] [ ]
    2. He would insist, despite everyone's reservations, on driving them home himself. [ ] [ ]
insist transitive-verb

  1. To be firm in demanding something or saying that something is true.

    1. You must insist on your rights as a tenant. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the criticism, she continues to insist upon the importance of art education. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insist" in English means: To say very firmly that something must happen or is true, especially when other people do not believe it., To demand something and refuse to accept any opposition or excuses..

The phonetic transcription of "insist" is /ɪnˈsɪst/ in British English and /ɪnˈsɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insist": maintain, demand, urge, assert, require, contend.

Example usage of "insist": "I insist that you eat something; you look tired. ". More examples on the page.