CEFR B1

insisted

verb

Meaning

To state or demand forcefully and persistently, often despite opposition or evidence to the contrary.

Examples

She insisted that she had seen a ghost.
He insisted on paying for the meal, even though I offered.

Synonyms: claimed, asserted, maintained, demanded

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insisted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/

Definition

To state or demand forcefully and persistently, often despite opposition or evidence to the contrary.

Examples

She insisted that she had seen a ghost.
He insisted on paying for the meal, even though I offered.

How to Use insisted

insist on + noun/gerund (prepositional phrase): To demand or require something firmly. — "They insisted on a full refund."
insist that + clause (prepositional phrase): To state or declare something forcefully, often as a fact. — "He insisted that he was telling the truth."

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