Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To strongly demand or maintain a certain viewpoint or course of action despite potential challenges.
Insist
/ɪnˈsɪst/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"But you do talk well," she insisted.
You know how he insists on correct behaviour.'
He waved at them effusively and insisted they join him.
Etymology:
The word insist originated in the mid-16th century, deriving from the Latin word insistere, meaning to persist or to stand upon, composed of in- meaning upon and sistere meaning to stand.
Usage Statistics:
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