INSISTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of insist 2. to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when…. Learn more.

The meaning of INSIST is to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required. How to use insist in a sentence.

1. to make a determined demand (for): he insisted that his rights be respected; he insisted on his rights. 2. to express a convinced belief (in) or assertion (of): he insisted that she was mad; he …

INSIST definition: 1. to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say….

To insist on something is to demand or swear to it. You can insist that you didn't eat the last piece of cake, and then insist that your brother show your mom the bits of frosting on his fingers. The …

Simple past tense and past participle of insist. Felipa and Alondra insisted on providing the dress. Dean insisted on driving her home. Lisa insisted, still hoping to get a different answer. Katie …

If you insist on something, you say firmly that it must be done or provided. My family insisted that I should not give in, but stay and fight. [VERB that] She insisted on being present at all the …

insist to demand that something happens or that someone agrees to do something: She insisted that I go with her. We insist on the highest standards at all times. ask to expect or demand …

Basic probability would seem to insist on it. She insisted: 'It was given to me as next of kin and it was mine to sell. But he insists the career change is real. Officials insisted: 'It is structurally …

Both men insist that they are innocent. My source insisted on anonymity. She insists on doing everything her own way. They adamantly insisted upon (their) being included in the meeting. …