1. to demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘insist’
2. to state or assert positively and often repeatedly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘insist’

Examples

• She insists on doing the work herself.
• He insists that he is innocent.
• The teacher insists on punctuality from all students.
• My mother insists we call her every Sunday.
• The witness insists she saw the accident clearly.
• The coach insists that practice makes perfect.
• She insists on paying for dinner despite our protests.