insist
To insist is to strongly and firmly ask for something or to be determined that a particular thing should happen.
When people want to get their way or persuade others to do what they think is best, they often use the word "insist". For instance, if you really want your parents to let you go to a concert on a school night but they're hesitant, you might say "But I really need to see that band!" and insist that they agree. In meetings at work or in arguments with friends, people often insist on getting their point across, using phrases like "I'm not going to drop this until...". Sometimes it's used to show determination or stubbornness, but other times it just means being firm about what you want or believe is right.
How common is "insist"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
verb
(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.
Example: I insist that my secretary dresses nicely.
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