insisted
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
They insisted on seeing the manager before leaving.
natural
My mom insisted on taking an umbrella.
basic
I told him it wasn't necessary, but he insisted.
natural
She insisted that everything was fine, even though she looked upset.
natural