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INSISTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Insists.

Insists - 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 on finishing her homework before going out with her friends."
"He insists that he is innocent despite all the evidence against him."
"The teacher insists that all students submit their assignments on time."
"My mom insists that I wear a jacket even though it's not that cold."
"He insists on driving even though he had a few drinks."
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Word Game Points

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

INSISTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is INSISTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, insists is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSISTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is INSISTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, insists is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSISTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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