B1verbrelationships
US/ɪnˈsɪst/
UK/ɪnˈsɪst/
to say firmly that something must happen or is true, even when others disagree
In context
My mother insisted on cooking for us, even though she was tired.
He insists that he paid the bill, but the shop has no record of it.
Have another bowl of pho, please, I really insist!
Words that go with insist
verb + preposition
- insist onThe teacher insists on silence during tests.
- insist thatShe insisted that she was fine and went back to work.
- insist on payingVietnamese hosts often insist on paying for their guests.
adverb + verb
- firmly insistThe company firmly insists that the product is safe.
- repeatedly insistHe repeatedly insisted that he was innocent.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He insisted to pay the bill.Correct: He insisted on paying the bill.