in|sist´ing|ly

in|sist´ing|ly
in|sist «ihn SIHST», intransitive verb.
1. to keep firmly to some demand, some statement, or some position: »

He insists on playing another game. The accused man insisted on his innocence.

 SYNONYM(S): urge, persist, press.
2. to dwell at length or with emphasis: »

to insist on a point in a lecture.

3. Archaic. to persevere.
–v.t.
to maintain or demand persistently: »

He insists that he had a right to use his brother's tools. Mother insists that we wash our hands before eating.

╂[< Latin īnsistere < in- on + sistere take a stand < stāre to stand]
–in|sist´er, noun.
–in|sist´ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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