insist

/ɪnsˈɪst/

/ˌɪnˈsɪst/

to insist

MAIN VERB

to be persistent or unwavering in one's actions, beliefs, or behavior

to urgently demand someone to accept to do something or something to take place

synonyms : importune

postulate positively and assertively

synonyms : assert

Examples

1. Officials there insist they have no hidden agenda.

2. She insisted that everything be done over.

3. He insisted on paying me back in dribs and drabs, five or ten dollars at a time.

4. He's acting crazy, he insists he can communicate with his dead cat.