Is insist on correct?

The standard format is insist on + present participle. So it should be, for example I insist on knowing the truth, not I insist to know the truth.

How do you use insist in a sentence?

Insist sentence example

  1. I insist that you hire someone to help. …
  2. Alpatych did not insist further. …
  3. You want me to think of all this as ours, but how can I when you insist that the problems are all yours? …
  4. If you insist on going, this is the route you must take. …
  5. Mom will insist that you stay.

What is it call when someone insists on something?

noun. a person who insists on something unyieldingly (usually followed by for): a stickler for ceremony.

What preposition is used after insists?

The verb to insist takes the preposition on. example sentence: He insisted on our presence.

What is insist on?

1 : to say or show that one believes that something is necessary or very important My source insisted on anonymity. She insists on doing everything her own way.

How do you use insist?

  1. insist on somebody/something doing something She insisted on him wearing a suit.
  2. insist on somebody’s/something’s doing something (formal) She insisted on his wearing a suit.
  3. insist that He insists that she come.
  4. (British English also) He insists that she should come.

What is an example of insist?

An example of insist is when you demand a new plate of eggs and won’t take no for an answer. An example of insist is when you follow through with your plan to go on a picnic, even when it is raining.

Is insist transitive?

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.

What type of word is insist?

emphatic to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc.: He insists on checking every shipment.

Is boaster a word?

One given to boasting: brag, braggadocio, braggart, bragger, vaunter. Informal: blowhard.

What’s another word for Stickler?

What is another word for stickler?

perfectionist fanatic
martinet pedant
strict disciplinarian disciplinarian
enforcer hard taskmaster
maniac nitpicker

What is the meaning of word insisting?

Definition of insist 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.

Which preposition is used with Apologize?

Prepositions: – apologise for a problem; e.g. I would like to apologise for these problems. – apologise to a person; e.g. You should apologise to customers if you make a mistake. – an apology from / by a person or an organisation; e.g. This is an apology from the member of staff involved.

What does it mean when something insists upon itself?

Something that insists upon itself is something that is pretentious and ostentatious.

What’s the noun of insist?

insistence the act or fact of insisting.

How do you politely insist something?

You can also just tell them they have to do it using must without demand or insist, too. You didn’t say what the request was but here’s a couple examples. As specified in our contract, you must render payment by January 31st.

What is rely on?

1 : to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc. : to depend on (someone or something) My mother relied on me for financial support. They rely on a well for all their water. 2 : to trust or believe (someone or something) She’s someone you can rely on. I relied heavily upon your advice.

What part of speech is insist?

intransitive verb insist

part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: insists, insisting, insisted

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb insist on?

phrasal verb. insist on/upon something. to demand something and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else.

What is raggedy?

/r..di/ messy, torn and looking a little dirty: He was wearing the same raggedy clothes as the day before. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. In bad condition.

What is the past tense of insist?

Insist verb forms

Infinitive Present Participle Past Tense
insist insisting insisted

What part of speech is awesome?

adjective ‘Awesome’ is a word that describes nouns, so it is classified as a descriptive adjective.

What is the adjective of insist?

adjective. adjective. /nsstnt/ 1demanding something firmly and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses insistent (on something/on doing something) They were insistent on having a contract for the work. insistent (that)

What is the adverb form of insist?

insistently. In an insistent manner; pressingly.

Does not insist meaning?

verb. If you insist that something should be done, you say so very firmly and refuse to give in about it. If you insist on something, you say firmly that it must be done or provided. My family insisted that I should not give in, but stay and fight. [ VERB that]