Insist upon

verb

To demand something strongly and not accept refusal.

She insisted upon seeing the manager.
Visual representation of "insist upon" - To demand something strongly and not accept refusal.

Often appears as...

  • insist upon seeing
  • insist upon knowing
verb

To persist in a statement or belief.

He insisted upon his innocence.
Visual representation of "insist upon" - To persist in a statement or belief.

Often appears as...

  • insist upon innocence
  • insist upon truth
verb

To persistently and urgently request that someone be present or participate.

We insisted upon her presence at the conference.
Visual representation of "insist upon" - To persistently and urgently request that someone be present or participate.

Often appears as...

  • insist upon presence
  • insist upon participation
verb

To demand something strongly and not accept refusal.

She insisted upon seeing the manager.
Visual representation of "insist upon" - To demand something strongly and not accept refusal.

Often appears as...

  • insist upon seeing
  • insist upon knowing
verb

To persist in a statement or belief.

He insisted upon his innocence.
Visual representation of "insist upon" - To persist in a statement or belief.

Often appears as...

  • insist upon innocence
  • insist upon truth
verb

To persistently and urgently request that someone be present or participate.

We insisted upon her presence at the conference.
Visual representation of "insist upon" - To persistently and urgently request that someone be present or participate.

Often appears as...

  • insist upon presence
  • insist upon participation
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "insist upon"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emphasis

Use 'insist upon' to emphasize your strong desire for something that must happen.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
I insist upon receiving a proper apology.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Compromise

'Insist upon' indicates a firm stance where you're not willing to back down or compromise.

Illustration for No Compromise
He insisted upon including the clause in the contract.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expect Resistance

When you 'insist upon' something, you may be prepared for or expecting opposition or refusal.

Illustration for Expect Resistance
She insisted upon a refund, despite the store's no-return policy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emphasis

Use 'insist upon' to emphasize your strong desire for something that must happen.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
I insist upon receiving a proper apology.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Compromise

'Insist upon' indicates a firm stance where you're not willing to back down or compromise.

Illustration for No Compromise
He insisted upon including the clause in the contract.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expect Resistance

When you 'insist upon' something, you may be prepared for or expecting opposition or refusal.

Illustration for Expect Resistance
She insisted upon a refund, despite the store's no-return policy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emphasis

Use 'insist upon' to emphasize your strong desire for something that must happen.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
I insist upon receiving a proper apology.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Compromise

'Insist upon' indicates a firm stance where you're not willing to back down or compromise.

Illustration for No Compromise
He insisted upon including the clause in the contract.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expect Resistance

When you 'insist upon' something, you may be prepared for or expecting opposition or refusal.

Illustration for Expect Resistance
She insisted upon a refund, despite the store's no-return policy.
Visual representation of the word "Insist upon"

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