insisted

VERB

order and expect; claim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assert contend demand hold maintain press reiterate repeat request stand firm urge vow

STRONG

asseverate aver importune persist require swear

WEAK

be firm lay down the law take a stand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert reply

WEAK

endure forget tolerate

Example Sentences

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A Pentagon spokesman insisted that the decision to cancel the deployment of the 4,000-strong brigade had been carefully considered and that military commanders had been consulted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Starmer's spokesman insisted Thursday that the prime minister was going nowhere.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Smith trained a team of experts and insisted that the resources of the unit be kept available—unused, ready, and prepared for true emergencies—for almost 10 years.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

He told the BBC there was still concern the industry in the UK could face shortages of fuel over the summer, although he insisted there was no need to panic.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Ma had wanted me to choose a traditional pattern, but I’d insisted on the simple design.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu