When to Use Insisting?

  1. [intransitive, transitive] to demand that something happen or that somebody agree to do something. I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ...
  2. [intransitive, transitive] to state clearly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you. insist on something He insisted on his innocence.

How do you use insisting in a sentence?

Insisting sentence example
  1. "I'm insisting on something too," said Dean coldly. ...
  2. Dean answered by insisting his questions were routine. ...
  3. Dean continued insisting but to no avail. ...
  4. This narrow and pedantic theory had at least the merit of insisting on propriety of expression.

What does it mean insisting?

1 : to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required They insist on going. 2 archaic : persist. transitive verb. : to maintain in a persistent or positive manner insisted that the story was true.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.