Antonyms for insist

Grammar : Verb

Spell : in-sist

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsɪst

Definition of insist

Origin : 1580s, from Latin insistere "persist, dwell upon, stand upon," from in- "upon" (see in- (2)) + sistere "take a stand" (see assist). Perhaps in some cases a back-formation from insistence. Related: Insisted; insisting.

verb order and expect; claim

Example sentences :

"Then I must insist that you appoint your successor," said Aspasia.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Did you not insist on going home with Hester Paine, when I had offered my escort?
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

They want to get into the garage; they insist on washing the car.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

The Sphinx is a woman, as I will insist to my dying day, if it were my last word!
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

The Thought had been wise not to insist too much on recognition.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

You insist upon my being French, you see, and I know you are fond of nonsense.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

I did not insist, but I sent for my son's governess, Mlle. Soubise.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Pierre could divine that an abyss was opening, and dared not insist.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

I only care to insist that it is the duty of every individual man to be innocent of the same.
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

If I insist on keeping your book it is merely to be sure that you will not forget me.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

Synonyms for insist

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