insist
word
/ˌɪnˈsɪst/
in-SIST
/ɪnsˈɪst/
in-SIST
Definition
To say strongly and firmly that something is true or should happen, even when other people disagree or resist. It can also mean refusing to change your decision or demand.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'insist on + noun/-ing' and 'insist that + clause' (often with a base verb: 'insist that he go'). It sounds stronger than 'say' or 'ask' and can suggest determination, pressure, or stubbornness depending on context.
Spanish: insistirPortuguese (BR): insistirPortuguese (PT): insistirChinese (Simplified): 坚持 - 坚决要求Chinese (Traditional): 堅持 - 堅決要求Hindi: ज़ोर देना - अड़े रहनाArabic: يُصرّ - يُلحّBengali: জোর দেওয়া - দাবি করা - অনড় থাকাRussian: настаивать - требоватьJapanese: 主張する - 強く言い張るVietnamese: khăng khăng - nằng nặcKorean: 고집하다 - 주장하다Turkish: ısrar etmekUrdu: اصرار کرناIndonesian: bersikeras - ngotot
Example Sentences
He insisted that he was right.
basic
My parents insist on calling me every day.
basic
If you insist, I'll have another cup of coffee.
natural
They insisted that we stay longer, but we had an early flight.
natural
She insists on paying for dinner.
basic
She insisted on walking me home, even though it was only five minutes away.
natural