Cool MateMeaning of Insist
In simple words: To demand something firmly
Insist in a sentence
- She insisted on staying late to finish the project.
- He insists that we must follow the rules.
- The teacher insisted on students completing their homework.
- They insist that this method is the best way to learn.
- I insist on getting a refund for this faulty product.
How to use Insist
Use 'insist' in formal and neutral settings. Avoid in casual conversations unless emphasizing strong feelings.
Grammar pattern
insist + on + verb-ing / insist + that + clause
Memory hint
Think of a strong person standing firm and refusing to back down.
Related words
Collocations with Insist
- insist on doing
- insist that
- insist upon
Common mistakes with Insist
- Omitting 'on' when using verb-ing form
- Confusing with 'persist', which means to continue
- Using 'insist' without a strong personal statement
Insist appears in
Insist in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يصر
للمطالبة بشيء بقوة
- Bengaliবাংলা
জোর দেওয়া
কোনো কিছু দৃঢ়ভাবে দাবি করা
- GermanDeutsch
bestehen auf, darauf bestehen
Auf etwas bestehen
- SpanishEspañol
Insistir
Demandar algo con firmeza
- Persianفارسی
مصرّ بودن
به طور قاطع چیزی را خواستن
- FrenchFrançais
Insister
Demander quelque chose avec insistance.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़ोर देना
किसी चीज़ की ज़ोर देकर मांग करना
- ItalianItaliano
Insistere
Pretendere qualcosa con fermezza
- PortuguesePortuguês
Insistir
Exigir algo com firmeza
- RussianРусский
Настаивать, Утверждать
Твердо требовать чего-то
- Urduاردو
اصرار کرنا
کسی چیز کا سختی سے مطالبہ کرنا
- Chinese中文
坚持
坚定地要求某事
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Frequently asked questions about Insist
What does Insist mean?
To demand something firmly
What is the definition of Insist?
To firmly demand something or emphasize its importance.
How do you use Insist in a sentence?
She insisted on staying late to finish the project.
Can you give another example of Insist?
He insists that we must follow the rules.
What are synonyms for Insist?
Common alternatives include demand, maintain, contend, emphasize.
What is the opposite of Insist?
Opposite meanings include yield, submit, agree.
What words go with Insist?
It commonly pairs with insist on doing, insist that, insist upon.
What are common mistakes when using Insist?
Omitting 'on' when using verb-ing form Confusing with 'persist', which means to continue Using 'insist' without a strong personal statement
How do you pronounce Insist?
US: //ɪnˈsɪst//, UK: //ɪnˈsɪst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Insist?
Use 'insist' in formal and neutral settings. Avoid in casual conversations unless emphasizing strong feelings.
What CEFR level is Insist?
"Insist" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.