Insist on

verb

To demand strongly or refuse to give in about something.

I insist on paying for the meal.
Visual representation of "insist on" - To demand strongly or refuse to give in about something

Often appears as...

  • insist on doing something
  • insist on something
verb

To always want something to be done in a particular way.

She always insists on doing her homework by herself.
Visual representation of "insist on" - To always want something to be done in a particular way

Often appears as...

  • insist on cleanliness
  • insist on order
verb

To continue to say very firmly that something is true.

He insisted on his innocence.
Visual representation of "insist on" - To continue to say very firmly that something is true

Often appears as...

  • insist on truth
  • insist on the facts
verb

To demand strongly or refuse to give in about something.

I insist on paying for the meal.
Visual representation of "insist on" - To demand strongly or refuse to give in about something

Often appears as...

  • insist on doing something
  • insist on something
verb

To always want something to be done in a particular way.

She always insists on doing her homework by herself.
Visual representation of "insist on" - To always want something to be done in a particular way

Often appears as...

  • insist on cleanliness
  • insist on order
verb

To continue to say very firmly that something is true.

He insisted on his innocence.
Visual representation of "insist on" - To continue to say very firmly that something is true

Often appears as...

  • insist on truth
  • insist on the facts
Definition 1 of 3
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Strong Determination

Expresses a firm decision that isn’t open for negotiation or discussion.

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He insists on attending the meeting in person.
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Possible Irritation

Sometimes used to imply someone is being stubborn or irritating in their demands.

Illustration for Possible Irritation
She insists on blaring her music late at night.
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Expect Resistance

Used when someone may face opposition or reluctance, but remains firm.

Illustration for Expect Resistance
Despite our doubts, he insists on investing in that idea.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Determination

Expresses a firm decision that isn’t open for negotiation or discussion.

Illustration for Strong Determination
He insists on attending the meeting in person.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Possible Irritation

Sometimes used to imply someone is being stubborn or irritating in their demands.

Illustration for Possible Irritation
She insists on blaring her music late at night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expect Resistance

Used when someone may face opposition or reluctance, but remains firm.

Illustration for Expect Resistance
Despite our doubts, he insists on investing in that idea.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Determination

Expresses a firm decision that isn’t open for negotiation or discussion.

Illustration for Strong Determination
He insists on attending the meeting in person.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Possible Irritation

Sometimes used to imply someone is being stubborn or irritating in their demands.

Illustration for Possible Irritation
She insists on blaring her music late at night.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expect Resistance

Used when someone may face opposition or reluctance, but remains firm.

Illustration for Expect Resistance
Despite our doubts, he insists on investing in that idea.
Visual representation of the word "Insist on"

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