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Britannica Dictionary definition of INSIST
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to demand that something happen or that someone do something
[no object]
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I didn't want to go, but she insisted.
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“Come on, let's go.” “Oh, all right, if/since you insist.”
[+ object]
— usually + that
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She insisted that I (should) go.
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The source for my story insisted that I not reveal his/her name.
2
[+ object]
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to say (something) in a way that is very forceful and does not allow disagreement
— usually + that
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She insists the money is hers.
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She kept insisting that she was right.
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He insists that these problems are not his fault.
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Both men insist that they are innocent.
insist on
[phrasal verb] also insist upon
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insist on/upon (something)
or
insist on/upon doing (something)
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to say or show that you believe that something is necessary or very important
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My source insisted on anonymity.
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She insists on doing everything her own way.
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They adamantly insisted upon (their) being included in the meeting.
2
insist on/upon doing (something)
informal
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to continue doing (something that other people think is annoying or unimportant)
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The people sitting next to us insisted on talking during the entire movie.
