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Definition insist on something in British English

insist on something phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to say that you must have something

Example

She insists upon fresh fruit every morning.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
2

to keep doing something that annoys people

Example

Why do you insist on leaving your dirty clothes all over the floor?

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
Definition insist on something in British English