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Insisted
/ɪnˈsɪstɪd/
(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.
📖 Definitions of "Insisted"
verb
- 1
(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.
"I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."
- 2
(sometimes with on or upon or (that + subjunctive)) To demand continually that something happen or be done.
"I insist that my secretary dress nicely."
- 3
To stand (on); to rest (upon); to lean (upon).
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Insisted"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| importuneverb | (transitive) To harass with persistent requests. |
| assertverb | To declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively. |
| take a firm standverb | be insistent and refuse to budge |
| advocatedverb | Having been argued in favor of. |
| affirmed | (February 21, 1975 – January 12, 2001) a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the eleventh winner of the American Triple Crown. |
| arguedverb | (intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle. |
| asked | (UK, minced oath) Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort). |
| assertedverb | stated, declared or alleged, especially with confidence but no proof |
| assurednoun | Guaranteed; secure. |
| called | Having been called. |
| claimed | "Claimed" is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on February 23, 2014. |
| commentedverb | (intransitive, with "on" or "about") To make remarks or notes; to express a view regarding. |
| confirmed | Verified or ratified. |
| contendedverb | (intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight. |
| demandedverb | To request forcefully. |
| determinedverb | Decided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged. |
| dwelledverb | (intransitive, now literary) To live; to reside. |
| elaborated | (rhetoric) expanded |
| emphasisedverb | spoken with emphasis |
| emphasizedverb | Having been given extra stress or focus. |
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