insist

insist on

verb

Definition of INSIST

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority <the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set>

Synonyms call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), quest, stipulate (for)

Related Words ask, plead (for), request, want; cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant; requisition; impose; badger, dun, harass, hound

Near Antonyms give up, relinquish, surrender, yield