insist

US /ɪnˈsɪst/
UK /ɪnˈsɪst/
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1.

insistere, pretendere

demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal

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She insisted on paying for the meal.
Ha insistito per pagare il pasto.
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He insisted that I come with him.
Ha insistito che venissi con lui.
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2.

affermare, sostenere

state emphatically or repeatedly

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The report insists that more resources are needed.
Il rapporto insiste sulla necessità di maggiori risorse.
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He insisted on his innocence.
Ha insistito sulla sua innocenza.
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assertdeclaremaintaincontendaveravowprofessproclaimstateaffirm
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