insists
word · lemma: insist
/ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
in-SISTS
/ɪnsˈɪsts/
in-SISTS
Definition
Says or demands firmly and repeatedly, often refusing to change their mind or accept no for an answer.
Usage & Nuances
'Insists' is often followed by 'on' (insists on doing something) or a clause with 'that' (insists that you go). It suggests determination and sometimes stubbornness. Use in both formal and informal situations.
Spanish: insistePortuguese (BR): insistePortuguese (PT): insisteChinese (Simplified): 坚持Chinese (Traditional): 堅持Hindi: ज़ोर देता हैArabic: يُصرّBengali: জোর দেয় - দাবি করেRussian: настаиваетJapanese: 主張する - 言い張るVietnamese: khăng khăng - nhất quyếtKorean: 고집하다 - 주장하다Turkish: ısrar ediyorUrdu: اصرار کرتا ہےIndonesian: bersikeras
Example Sentences
She insists that everything be perfect.
basic
My dad insists on driving me to school every day.
basic
He insists he saw the movie already.
basic
No matter what you say, she insists on paying the bill herself.
natural
Even though everyone disagrees, Mark insists that he's right.
natural
She always insists on having the last word in every argument.
natural