Insisted Meaning in English
word · lemma: insist
/ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
in-SIS-tid
/ɪnsˈɪstɪd/
in-SIS-tid
Definition
Past tense of 'insist'. It means to say firmly and repeatedly that something is true or should happen, even when other people disagree or hesitate.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'insist on + noun/-ing' and 'insist that + clause'. It often suggests strong determination and can sound stubborn depending on context. Do not confuse it with simply 'suggested' or 'asked'.
Spanish: insistióPortuguese (BR): insistiuPortuguese (PT): insistiuChinese (Simplified): 坚持Chinese (Traditional): 堅持Hindi: ज़ोर दिया - अड़ा रहाArabic: أصرّBengali: জিদ করেছিলেন - জোর দিয়েছিলেনRussian: настоял - настаивала - настаивалиJapanese: 主張した - 強く言ったVietnamese: khăng khăng - nhất quyếtKorean: 고집했다 - 주장했다Turkish: ısrar ettiUrdu: اصرار کیاIndonesian: bersikeras - menegaskan
Example Sentences
She insisted on paying for dinner.
basic
He insisted that he was right.
basic
My mom insisted on taking an umbrella.
basic
I told him it wasn't necessary, but he insisted.
natural
They insisted on seeing the manager before leaving.
natural
She insisted that everything was fine, even though she looked upset.
natural