Definitions

insist

[in-sist] / ɪnˈsɪst /

VERB

order and expect; claim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assert contend demand hold maintain press reiterate repeat request stand firm urge vow

STRONG

asseverate aver importune persist require swear

WEAK

be firm lay down the law take a stand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert reply

WEAK

endure forget tolerate

Example Sentences

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The Department of Work and Pensions insists improving the accuracy of its statistics will not change its commitment to tackling poverty.

From BBC

Broberg said it was a "concern" that people are complaining about glare, but insisted that avoiding glare was part of the design process.

From BBC

And it will be, as Becket insists, “a tragedy.”

From Los Angeles Times

But police insisted she left for Mexico of her own accord and was not kidnapped.

From Los Angeles Times

Many have come out in support of Gu, while others have criticised the tone of her answer, insisting the question was legitimate.

From Barron's