insist - English word #934

Translation

To say firmly that something must happen or is true, even when others do not agree.

Word origin

From Latin insistere, meaning to stand firm or press upon.

Verb typeregular (insist, insists, insisted)

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Here "insist" means to say firmly it must happen.

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"Insists" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Insisted" is the past form of "insist".

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

sure

Knowing that something is true and having no doubt about it.

ask

To say a question, or to tell someone you want something.

tell

To give information to someone using words.

want

To wish for or feel that you would like to have or do something.

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