English to Frisian Meaning of insist - insist

Insist :

insist

verb

Wiere Jezustsjerke, triuwe, klam, krêft, gebrûk force, ôftwinge

Insist :: insistInsisted :: oanstienInsistence :: oansteanInsistent :: insistentInsisting :: holdInsists :: koalysje

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Definitions of insist in English

Verb(1) be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge(2) beg persistently and urgently(3) postulate positively and assertively

Examples of insist in English

(1) Those who know him insist he's driven by an utter inability to accept defeat.(2) No one can demand a dialogue and insist only on being heard, as is happening today.(3) she thought he'd insist on it(4) Forced to accept, he continued to insist that the ambassadors must perform the kowtow.(5) Oxford University insist that students are accepted solely on the basis of ability.(6) I'll call him and cancel it, if you insist(7) Supporters of the constitution will accept a delay but insist the treaty must still be given a chance.(8) Yet those who endorse it insist that it is of paramount theological importance.(9) Labour politicians who accept hospitality and sponsorship insist they can't be bought.(10) Lewisham Council insists there will be no shortage of secondary school places in September.(11) Firms all insisted on public liability cover, which had pushed up prices.(12) Protesters demand power as the government insists on a second round of voting.(13) But it made her resent them for insisting so forcefully that she go along on the trip.(14) It is worth considering going elsewhere if a trader insists that you pay up front and there does not seem to be a good reason.(15) When urged to flee from the Nazis in 1937, he insisted that his real enemy was the Church.(16) Though the airport authorities urge him to leave the coffin at the airport and go to a hotel, the youth insists on staying with it.

Related Phrases of insist

(1) insist on ::

derop stean

(2) insist upon ::

insist upon

Related Phrases of insist

(1) insist on ::

derop stean

(2) insist upon ::

insist upon

Synonyms

Verb

1. demand ::

eask

2. maintain ::

ûnderhâlde

3. assert ::

assert

4. importune ::

importune

5. take a firm stand ::

nim in stevich stand

Antonyms

1. deny ::

ûntkenne

2. gainsay ::

gainsay

Different Forms

insist, insisted, insistence, insistent, insisting, insists

Word Example from TV Shows

Okay, if you INSIST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 4

You're in no place to INSIST on anything.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 6

Bert, I INSIST that you join us.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 16

if you INSIST on humiliating him?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 9

He ain't gonna set up no meeting. Well, then INSIST on it, damn it!

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 8

Examples of insist from TV Shows

Okay, if you INSIST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 4

You're in no place to INSIST on anything.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 6

Bert, I INSIST that you join us.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 16

if you INSIST on humiliating him?

Vikings Season 1, Episode 9

He ain't gonna set up no meeting. Well, then INSIST on it, damn it!

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 8

English to Frisian Dictionary: insist

Meaning and definitions of insist, translation in Frisian language for insist with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of insist in Frisian and in English language.

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English to Frisian Dictionary: insist

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