CEFR B2

insistence

noun

Meaning

A strong or repeated demand or assertion, often refusing to be ignored or denied.

Examples

Her insistence on punctuality made everyone arrive on time.
The child's insistence on having ice cream for breakfast was met with a firm 'no'.

Synonyms: demand, claim, assertion, perseverance

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insistence (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪs.təns/

Definition

A strong or repeated demand or assertion, often refusing to be ignored or denied.

Examples

Her insistence on punctuality made everyone arrive on time.
The child's insistence on having ice cream for breakfast was met with a firm 'no'.
Despite our protests, his insistence on the original plan won out.

How to Use insistence

insistence on (prepositional phrase): A strong demand or assertion regarding a particular thing or action. — "The manager's insistence on safety procedures prevented any accidents."
insistence that (prepositional phrase): A strong demand or assertion that a particular event or situation should occur. — "There was a strong insistence that all employees attend the mandatory training."

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