insist

Everyday

1. To say firmly that something must happen, and not accept «no». tree →
2. To say firmly that something is true even when others do not believe you. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows a strong will: «She insisted on coming», «He insisted that he was innocent». In everyday life parents insist on manners and safety: «I insist you wear a helmet». Polite phrase: «I insist!» when offering something kindly. Patterns: «insist on + -ing», «insist that…».

Examples

• Mum insists that we wash our hands before dinner. tree →
• He insisted on paying for the ice creams. tree →
• She insisted that she had seen a ghost. tree →
• The coach insists on a warm-up before every game. tree →
• «Have another biscuit — I insist!» tree →
• My little sister insisted on carrying her own bag. tree →
• The teacher insisted that we check our answers. tree →
• “You will surely come,” she insisted. tree →

Note

Pattern: «insist on doing» (not «insist to do»), or «insist that + sentence». Regular verb: insisted. Noun: «insistence»; adjective: «insistent». Insisting is stronger than asking.