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insist

[in-sist] / ɪnˈsɪst /
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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Given what you say in your letter, it does not seem like he needs an inheritance from you, so why would he insist upon it?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Some insist that their children demand to be part of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

If all goes well in the industry, private insurers might be happy to offer factories their coverage without a state backstop and developers and lenders may no longer insist upon that extra layer of protection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“But we insist that you need it. For your future healing.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron