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Meaning of the word insist in English

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insist

US /ɪnˈsɪst/
UK /ɪnˈsɪst/
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Verb

1.

demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal

Example:
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She insisted on paying for the meal.
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He insisted that I come with him.
Synonym:
demandcommandrequirestipulatepressurgemaintaincontendassertdeclare
2.

state emphatically or repeatedly

Example:
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The report insists that more resources are needed.
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He insisted on his innocence.
Synonym:
assertdeclaremaintaincontendaveravowprofessproclaimstateaffirm
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