Insist

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used without object) 1.1 to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc. 1.2 to lay emphasis in assertion 1.3 to dwell with earnestness or emphasis (usually fol. by on or upon ) 2 Verb (used with object) 2.1 to assert or maintain firmly 2.2 to demand or persist in demanding 3 Antonyms 3.1 verb 4 Synonyms 4.1 verb 4.2 phrasal verb

Verb (used without object)

to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc.

He insists on checking every shipment.

to lay emphasis in assertion

to insist on the justice of a claim.

to dwell with earnestness or emphasis (usually fol. by on or upon )

to insist on a point in a discussion.

Verb (used with object)

to assert or maintain firmly

He insists that he saw the ghosts.

to demand or persist in demanding

I insist that you see this thing through.

Antonyms

verb

endure , forget , tolerate

Synonyms

verb

assert , asseverate , aver , be firm , contend , demand , hold , importune , lay down the law , maintain , persist , press , reiterate , repeat , request , require , stand firm , swear , take a stand , urge , vow , persevere , claim , expect

phrasal verb

call for , claim , exact , require , requisition