What is another word for insists?
76 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɪnsˈɪsts], [ ɪnsˈɪsts], [ ɪ_n_s_ˈɪ_s_t_s]
When we want to express our beliefs or opinions firmly, we can use a variety of synonyms for the word "insists". Some of the alternatives include "asserts", "maintains", "affirms", "avows", "vows", "declares", "emphasizes", "reiterates", "stresses", or "states". These words all convey a strong sense of conviction, and can be used to communicate the importance of a particular viewpoint. Depending on the context in which we use these synonyms, they can also convey nuances such as certainty, urgency, or even defiance. Overall, having a range of synonyms for "insists" allows us to communicate our thoughts and feelings with precision, clarity, and impact.
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• Other relevant words (noun):- perseveration,
- maintain,
- persistance,
- BES,
- adheres,
- perseveres,
- protests,
- assert,
- persists,
- exists,
- withholds,
- besiegings,
- urges,
- adherence,
- perseverance,
- demands,
- orders,
- asserts,
- swears,
- tenacity,
- avers,
- uphold,
- contends,
- abide,
- claims,
- compels,
- forces,
- asks,
- alleges,
- persisting,
- endures,
- Persisted,
- holds,
- abide by,
- stresses,
- seeks,
- emphasizes,
- accentuates,
- maintains,
- insist on,
- affirms,
- persistence,
- swans,
- insisting,
- Insisted,
- adhere,
- argues,
- accents,
- continuity,
- begs,
- insistence,
- cling to,
- continue,
- adhesion,
- hold,
- avows,
- presses,
- points,
- keep to,
- Wills,
- adhesiveness,
- pushes,
- stands,
- persevere,
- fasten on,
- dwells,
- endurance,
- insist,
- Adhering,
- observance,
- declares,
- endure,
- persistent,
- Adhered,
- insistences,
- persist.
How to use "Insists" in context?
Insists is a word meaning to demand forcefully. For example, if someone insists on getting their way, they will do everything they can to make sure that they get what they want.
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Equivalence
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Proper noun, singular
insist.
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Proper noun, singular
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Independent
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Proper noun, plural
stresses, underlines, points, underscores, emphasises.
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Noun, plural
outlines, urges, stresses, underlines, demands, draws, calls, points, presses, highlights, underscores, emphasises.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present
ali, assure, confirm, conserves, continuous, digs, emphasize, honours, marks, needs, preserves, reaffirm, remains, repeat, request, stands, stays, talks, underline, uphold, works, Advocated, Backs, Carries, Does, Focuses, Wonders, Deems, Denies, Plays, Recalls, Rests, goes, rejects, dismisses, concentrates, achieves, gets, occupies, secures, takes, assists, fosters, serves, supports, sustains, favors, upholds, abides, continues, lasts, lingers, persists, exists, prevails, dwells, resides, survives, outlines, declines, adheres, relates, sticks, meets, endorses, stipulates, welcomes, promotes, pushes, urges, accentuates, escalates, intensifies, stresses, underlines, assures, claims, contends, declares, expresses, proclaims, states, submits, testifies, verifies, warrants, confirms, believes, holds, observes, celebrates, commemorates, contains, demands, necessitates, obliges, requires, invites, requests, embraces, considers, determines, estimates, thinks, notes, tells, places, boosts, raises, reinforces, alleges, complains, echoes, owns, conducts, performs, enforces, makes, originates, undertakes, pursues, passes, runs, reclaims, draws, demonstrates, illustrates, indicates, keeps, retains, finds, designs, directs, manages, oversees, likes, cares, desires, advises, advocates, cautions, suggests, chooses, wishes, rebuffs, dates, pertains, ensures, insures, hinges, intends, proposes, seeks, points, delivers, pays, provides, implies, mentions, incorporates, pleases, restates, reflects, argues, opposes, presupposes, wants, repeats, arises, fits, builds, asks, convenes, hears, hosts, says, underpins, refuses, stems, toughens, renews, mandates, handles, dictates, feels, cultivates, puts, identifies, lags, involves, recognizes, deserves, reiterates, lies, tightens, reminds, depends, reasserts, highlights, revisits, reconfirms, reaffirms, entails, underscores, consists, derives, imposes, prescribes, re-affirms, is, favours, fulfils, emphasises, focusses, recognises, re-emphasizes.
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Proper noun, plural
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