insisted

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/ɪnˈsɪstɪd/ English

Definitions

verb

(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.“I insist that my secretary dresses nicely.”
(sometimes with on or upon or (that + subjunctive)) To demand continually that something happen or be done.“I insist that my secretary dress nicely.”
To stand (on); to rest (upon); to lean (upon).

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Synonyms

importune assert take a firm stand advocated affirmed argued asked asserted assured called claimed commented confirmed contended demanded determined

Associated

should refused merely agreed keeping wanted nothing negotiations accept

Rhymes

twisted persisted enlisted tightfisted listed assisted resisted consisted coexisted existed

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