insist
UK: ɪnˈsɪst | US: ɪnˈsɪst
vi. to demand something firmly, refusing to accept opposition
vi. to persist in a statement, opinion, or course of action
vt. to assert or maintain something emphatically
insist = in<upon> + sist<stand>
- in: A Latin prefix meaning "upon" or "into," indicating intensity or direction.
- sist: Derived from Latin sistere (to stand, stop), related to stare (to stand).
Etymology Origin:
The word "insist" originates from Latin insistere, combining in- (upon) and sistere (to stand). It originally meant "to stand upon" or "persist in a position," evolving into its modern sense of demanding or asserting something firmly. The logic reflects physical steadfastness metaphorically extending to verbal or ideological persistence.
She insisted on paying for dinner despite my protests.
The lawyer insisted that his client was innocent.
He insists on waking up at 5 AM every day.
They insisted the project be completed by Friday.
If you insist, I’ll join you for the meeting.