Meaning of the word "insist on" in English

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insist on

US /ɪnˈsɪst ɑːn/

UK /ɪnˈsɪst ɒn/

to demand something forcefully, not accepting any refusal

Example:

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She insisted on paying for the meal.

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He insisted on seeing the manager.

Synonym:

demand require press for stand firm on hold out for

to state something emphatically and persistently

Example:

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He insisted on his innocence.

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The report insisted on the need for immediate action.

Synonym:

assert maintain contend declare affirm

Related Word:

insist