insist (on) Antonyms
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Meaning of insist (on)
insist (on)
to continue doing (something that other people think is annoying or unimportant), to say or show that one believes that something is necessary or very important
insist (on) Sentence Examples
- The teacher insisted on absolute silence during the exam.
- The manager insisted on meeting with all new employees personally.
- I insisted on paying for dinner, despite my friend's refusal.
- The landlord insisted on a background check for all potential tenants.
- The child insisted on having ice cream for breakfast.
- The patient insisted on being seen by a specific doctor.
- The couple insisted on a formal wedding ceremony.
- The salesman insisted on a trial period for the new product.
- The coach insisted on daily practice even during the off-season.
- The judge insisted on hearing the full details of the case.
FAQs About the word insist (on)
to continue doing (something that other people think is annoying or unimportant), to say or show that one believes that something is necessary or very important
call (for), press (for), request, require,demand,stipulate (for), plead (for), cry (for), exact, want
give up, surrender,yield,relinquish,
The teacher insisted on absolute silence during the exam.
The manager insisted on meeting with all new employees personally.
I insisted on paying for dinner, despite my friend's refusal.
The landlord insisted on a background check for all potential tenants.
