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Is insisted a noun or a verb or adjective?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishin‧sist /ɪnˈsɪst/ ●●● S3 W2 verb [intransitive] 1 to say firmly and often that something is true, especially when other people think it may not be trueinsist (that) Mike insisted that he was right. His friends insisted he had no connection with drugs.
What is the root word of insist?
The verb insist comes from the Latin insistere, meaning “persist,” “dwell upon,” or “stand on.” To insist on something, like a room with a view, is to say that you must have it.
What is the noun form of the word insist?
/ɪnˈsɪstəns/ [uncountable] an act of demanding or saying something clearly and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses. at somebody’s insistence At her insistence, the matter was dropped. insistence on/upon (doing) something their insistence on strict standards of behaviour.
What kind of verb is insist?
insist that… He insists that she come….insist.
| present simple I / you / we / they insist | /ɪnˈsɪst/ /ɪnˈsɪst/ |
|---|---|
| he / she / it insists | /ɪnˈsɪsts/ /ɪnˈsɪsts/ |
| past simple insisted | /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/ /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/ |
| past participle insisted | /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/ /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/ |
| -ing form insisting | /ɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/ /ɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/ |
Is insisted a transitive verb?
2[intransitive, transitive] to say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you insist on something He insisted on his innocence. insist (that)… He insisted (that) he was innocent. + speech “It’s true,” she insisted.
Does demand mean insist?
How does the verb demand contrast with its synonyms? While all these words mean “to ask or call for something as due or as necessary,” demand implies peremptoriness and insistence and often the right to make requests that are to be regarded as commands.
What part of speech is insist?
intransitive verb
insist
| part of speech: | intransitive verb |
|---|---|
| inflections: | insists, insisting, insisted |
Is insisted present tense?
The past tense of insist is insisted. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of insist is insists. The present participle of insist is insisting. The past participle of insist is insisted.
How do you use the verb insist?
1 : to make a demand I didn’t want to go, but she insisted. 2 : to say (something) in a forceful way that doesn’t allow for disagreement She insists the money is hers. : to express or show a belief in the importance of something He insists on doing it his way.
What is the adjective for insist?
Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb insist which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts. insistent. (obsolete) Standing or resting on something. Urgent in dwelling upon anything; persistent in urging or maintaining. Extorting attention or notice; coercively staring or prominent; vivid; intense.
What is another word for insistence?
insistence, insisting(noun) continual and persistent demands. Synonyms: imperativeness, insistency, insisting, press, pressure. imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press, pressure(noun) the state of demanding notice or attention. “the insistence of their hunger”; “the press of business matters”.
What is another word for insisted?
Another word for insist on word list. Below are a number of words whose meaning is similar to insist on. insist upon. persist in demanding. press earnestly. urge.
What does insistence mean?
Definition of insistence. 1 : the act or an instance of insisting. 2 : the quality or state of being insistent : urgency.