Insist Definition & Meaning
insist
- verb
- be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge; "I must insist!"
- beg persistently and urgently; "I importune you to help them"
- assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"
"Insist" in song lyrics
See how insist is used in real songs:
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"Make you slit ya wrist, choose ya death wish, let me insist"
9th Prince f/ P.R. Terrorist — Kill or be Killed -
"At the top of the list because the masses insist"
Da Bush Babees — We Run Things -
"Go ahead I insist"
Fluent — Who Are You
Words that rhyme with insist
Usage tips for "insist"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "insist" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for insist to find words that pair well.
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- What does insist mean?
- be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge; "I must insist!" beg persistently and urgently; "I importune you to help them" assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"
- What part of speech is insist?
- Insist is a verb.
- How many definitions does insist have?
- Insist has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).