insist

verbB1 · Intermediate

To say strongly that something must happen.

Meaning of «insist»

verb

to say strongly that something must happen

My mother will insist that we finish our homework.

Translation

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«insist» in 17 languages

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AZ Azərbaycan

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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The difference between similar words

to say that you want something

askthe usual, neutral wordCan I ask for a glass of water?

requestformalask politely and formallyYou can request a free copy online.

demandask strongly, as if you have a right to itThe workers demanded higher pay.

insistsay firmly that something must happenShe insisted on paying for dinner.

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to say strongly that something must happen

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