Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

insistir

verb
/ɪnˈsɪstɪr/
Definition
To demand something firmly or to put forward an idea or proposition with determination.
Examples
  • She insisted on going to the beach despite the rain.
  • He will insist that his proposal be considered during the meeting.
  • Even after objections, she continued to insist on her opinion.
Meaning
To persist in a particular purpose or course of action despite opposition or failure; to maintain or assert one’s position or viewpoint with tenacity.
Synonyms
  • persist
  • press
  • assert
  • maintain