insisted

Insisted is the past tense of the verb insist. It means to demand something forcefully or to maintain a firm assertion of a belief or position, often in the face of opposition. When someone insisted, they pressed for compliance or agreement.

Insist is typically followed by on or by a that-clause. Common constructions include insist on doing something and insist that someone do something. Examples: “She insisted on paying,” and “He insisted that the proposal be approved.” In American English, the that-clause may use the subjunctive mood (“insist that he come”); in other varieties, “that he should come” is also found.

Etymology: The verb comes from Latin insistere, meaning to stand on or press upon, via Old French insister. It entered English in the Middle Ages and has retained a sense of persistent demand or assertiveness.

Usage notes: Insisted can carry a range of connotations from firm determination to perceived pressure, depending on context and tone. Related forms include insistence (noun) and insistent (adjective). Synonyms include demand, require, or maintain, while antonyms include yield or concede.