insist — to demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsɪst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists that kimchi cures everything, even broken hearts.
- The teacher insisted on silence during the exam.
- He insisted that pineapple belongs on pizza, causing World War III at the dinner table.
insist
VERB[/ɪnˈsɪst/]
to demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
She insists on paying the bill, waving away her friend's wallet.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'insistere', composed of the prefix 'in-' (on, upon) and 'sistere' (to stand, place). The word originally meant 'to stand upon' or 'to persist'.
Breakdown
in- (on, upon) + sist (stand, from Latin sistere) = insist (to stand firmly upon, to demand persistently)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother insists that kimchi cures everything, even broken hearts.”
“The teacher insisted on silence during the exam.”
“He insisted that pineapple belongs on pizza, causing World War III at the dinner table.”
“I insist that we leave early to avoid traffic.”
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