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Insisting for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: ɪn'sɪstɪŋ

What does Insisting really mean?

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Insisting is a word that we use when someone really wants something to happen or believes that something should be a certain way. It's like when you really, really want something and you don't give up until you get it. You might ask yourself, "Hey, have you ever really wanted a toy and asked your parents for it, even when they said no?" That's insisting! It's when you keep asking and asking because you really believe that it's important or that it should be a certain way.

So, when we say someone is insisting, it means they are making a strong effort to get what they want or to make sure something happens the way they think it should. It's a way of being firm and not giving up easily. Sometimes, people insist because they feel very strongly about something and they want to make sure their voice is heard.

Let me give you an example. Imagine you have a friend who really wants to go to a certain restaurant for lunch. They keep saying, "We have to go to this restaurant, it has the best food in town!" They might keep insisting because they really believe that this restaurant is the best, and they want you to have a great meal too. They might say things like, "Come on, let's go! It's going to be so much fun!" You can see that they are insisting because they really want to convince you and make sure that you go to that restaurant with them.

So, insisting is all about making a strong effort, and not giving up easily, because you really believe that something should happen a certain way or because you really want something. It's a way of showing determination, and it's important to respect someone when they are insisting on something, because it means it's really important to them.

I hope that explanation makes sense! Can you think of any other examples where someone might be insisting about something?

Revised and Fact checked by David Anderson on 2023-10-29 03:14:55

Insisting In a sentece

Learn how to use Insisting inside a sentece

  • Even though it was raining outside, Jacob's parents were insisting that he put on his raincoat before going out to play.
  • After receiving a low grade on his exam, Max's teacher insisted that he study more and not give up.
  • Emily's little brother kept insisting that he was old enough to stay up late and watch a scary movie.
  • Despite his friends' objections, Mark insisted that he could solve the difficult math problem on his own.
  • During the debate, the politician kept insisting that his plan was the best solution for the country's problems.

Insisting Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Insisting Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Insisting Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.