Synonyms for

Insist

Verb / ˌɪˈnsɪst / Another word for insist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to demand or assert strongly; to firmly hold to a belief or opinion

Synonyms & similar words

takeafirmstand importune assert assert maintain declare affirm avow aver claim contend hold state urge demand require command enjoin order dictate press push persist

Synonyms by register

Formal

maintain assert contend affirm

Informal

swear vouch hang tough stick to your guns

Literary

avow protest

Antonyms

yield relent concede acquiesce surrender capitulate

Common collocations

  • insist on
  • insist that
  • insist upon
  • insist on having
  • insist on doing
  • insist on paying
  • insist on seeing

Word family

noun insistence
verb insist
adjective insistent
adverb insistently

Usage note

Often followed by 'on' when referring to a noun or gerund, and 'that' when introducing a clause. Can sometimes sound demanding or stubborn.

Example sentences

  1. She insists on wearing her favorite dress every day.
  2. He insisted that he was innocent.
  3. We need to insist on better working conditions for all employees.
  4. She insists that she can complete the project on her own.
  5. The teacher insisted that the students complete their homework on time.

Quotes

  • I insist on a lot of time being spent, almost every day, to just sit and think. That is very uncommon in American business. I read and think.
  • I insist on a lot of time being spent, almost every day, to just sit and think. That is very uncommon in American business. I read and think.
  • I insist on a lot of time being spent, almost every day, to just sit and think. That is very uncommon in American business. I read and think.

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