insist

US /ɪnˈsɪst/
UK /ɪnˈsɪst/
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1.

insister, exiger

demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal

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She insisted on paying for the meal.
Elle insistait pour payer le repas.
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He insisted that I come with him.
Il insistait pour que je vienne avec lui.
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demandcommandrequirestipulatepressurgemaintaincontendassertdeclare
2.

affirmer, soutenir

state emphatically or repeatedly

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The report insists that more resources are needed.
Le rapport insiste sur la nécessité de plus de ressources.
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He insisted on his innocence.
Il insistait sur son innocence.
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assertdeclaremaintaincontendaveravowprofessproclaimstateaffirm
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insist on