Meaning Of The Word Insist

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What's The Definition Of Insist?

insist
verb: If you insist that something is the case, you say so very firmly and refuse to say otherwise, even though other people do not believe you.
verb: If you insist that something should be done, you say so very firmly and refuse to give in about it. If you insist on something, you say firmly that it must be done or provided.

insist in American English
to take and maintain a stand or make a firm demand
intransitive verb: to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc
transitive verb: to assert or maintain firmly

insist in British English
verb: to make a determined demand (for)

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