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insist

The correct spelling is insist.

How to pronounce insist

/ɪnˈsɪst/
verb

IPA: /ɪnˈsɪst/

Say it like: Ins-ist

The correct spelling is insist. (with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically. For example: "I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."

Usage Examples

I insist that my secretary dresses nicely.

I insist that my secretary dress nicely.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.
  2. 2.(sometimes with on or upon or (that + subjunctive)) To demand continually that something happen or be done.
  3. 3.To stand (on); to rest (upon); to lean (upon).

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