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INSIST

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Insist.

How to pronounce insist:

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Insist - as a verb

Be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

Example: "I must insist!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take a firm stand
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Beg persistently and urgently

Example: "I importune you to help them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
importune
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
begimplorepray
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Postulate positively and assertively

Example: "The letter asserts a free society"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assert

Example Sentences

"She insists that she didn't steal the money."
"He insists on going to the concert tonight."
"They insist that they are innocent."
"I insist that you apologize for your behavior."
"She insists on paying for dinner."
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Word Game Points

Is INSIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, insist is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSIST has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is INSIST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, insist is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSIST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is INSIST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, insist is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSIST has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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