Insist on Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪnˈsɪst/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
in-SIST on
ɪnsˈɪst/ /ˈɒn
in-SIST on
Definition
To demand or say firmly and repeatedly that something must happen or that something is true, especially when others might not agree or want it.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by a verb in '-ing' form, e.g., 'insist on going'. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Implies strong determination or refusal to change one's mind. Different from just 'ask' or 'suggest'.
Spanish: insistir enPortuguese (BR): insistir emPortuguese (PT): insistir emChinese (Simplified): 坚持要Chinese (Traditional): 堅持要Hindi: पर जोर देनाArabic: يُصرّ علىBengali: জিদ করা - জোর করাRussian: настаивать наJapanese: 〜にこだわる - 〜を主張するVietnamese: khăng khăng - nhất quyếtKorean: 고집하다 - 주장하다Turkish: ısrar etmekUrdu: اصرار کرناIndonesian: bersikeras - ngotot
Example Sentences
She insists on paying for dinner.
basic
My parents insist on good manners.
basic
He insists on walking to work every day.
basic
No matter what I say, they insist on doing it their way.
natural
Why do you insist on arguing about everything?
natural
She'll insist on helping even when we say it's not necessary.
natural