Insist
Definition
(verb) To demand something firmly or persistently
Examples
“He insisted on seeing the full report before making a decision.”
“I insist, we missed the last train.”
“My sister insisted on paying for dinner at the little place on Elm Street.”
“The manager insisted that Leo call her back before noon.”
“Don't insist on it, Jess, if it feels wrong.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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