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Common collocations with insist in British Collocation

insist verb intransitive/transitive

UK /ɪnˈsɪst/

often or continuously

always
often
repeatedly
resolutely
still

Officials have repeatedly insisted that such an incident was impossible.

But he still insists it is a bargain.

in a determined way

adamantly
doggedly
strongly
stubbornly
vehemently

My mother stubbornly insisted on trying to do everything herself.

completely

absolutely

They absolutely insist on it; they won’t take no for an answer.

I must insist that you respect the terms of our arrangement.

correctly

rightly
wisely

My teacher rightly insisted I do it.