Insist | Mean of insist in English Dictionary

/ɪnˈsɪst/

• Verb
• to demand that something happen or that someone do something
1. I didn't want to go, but she insisted.
2. “Come on, let's go.” “Oh, all right, if/since you insist.”
3. She insisted that I (should) go.
4. The source for my story insisted that I not reveal his/her name.
• to say (something) in a way that is very forceful and does not allow disagreement
1. She insists the money is hers.
2. She kept insisting that she was right.
3. He insists that these problems are not his fault.
4. Both men insist that they are innocent.
• to say or show that you believe that something is necessary or very important
1. My source insisted on anonymity.
2. She insists on doing everything her own way.
3. They adamantly insisted upon (their) being included in the meeting.

• to continue doing (something that other people think is annoying or unimportant)
1. The people sitting next to us insisted on talking during the entire movie.