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Definition insist in British English

insist verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ɪnˈsɪst/
1

to say very firmly that something must happen or must be done

Example

You must see a doctor immediately - I insist.

Example

She insisted that we stay at her house instead of a hotel.

Example

Some companies insist on staff undergoing regular medical checks.

Synonyms and related words
call away call on send for
2

to keep saying very firmly that something is true, even when other people will not believe you

Example

The school insists that it is doing everything it can to cooperate.

Example

He has insisted on his innocence from the beginning.

Synonyms and related words
repeat paraphrase quote
Definition insist in British English