insist
intermediateB1/ɪnˈsɪst/ · in-sist
To demand something forcefully, not allowing refusal.
Meanings
To demand something forcefully, not allowing refusal.
کسی چیز کا زبردستی مطالبہ کرنا، انکار کی اجازت نہ دینا۔
اصرار کرنا
isar karna
Common Collocations
- insist on a decision
- insist that something be done
- insist strongly
Example Sentences
She insists on having her own way in every decision.
وہ ہر فیصلے میں اپنی مرضی پر اصرار کرتی ہے۔
Woh har faislay mein apni marzi par israr karti hai.
He insisted that the meeting should start on time.
اس نے اصرار کیا کہ ملاقات وقت پر شروع ہونی چاہیے۔
Us ne israr kiya keh mulaqat waqt par shuru honi chahiye.
They insisted on seeing the manager to resolve the issue.
انہوں نے مسئلہ حل کرنے کے لئے منیجر کو دیکھنے پر اصرار کیا۔
Unhon ne masla hal karne ke liye manager ko dekhne par israr kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone who insists on getting their coffee just right.
Picture a person firmly holding a sign saying 'I want this!'
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں اصرار کریں گے، ہم تو بس یہی جانتے ہیں، کچھ اور سکھاؤ، زندگی کے اس راستے پر جانتے ہیں۔
Ishq mein israr karenge, hum to bas yehi jante hain, Kuch aur sikhao, zindagi ke is raaste par jante hain.
In love, we will insist; this is all we know, Teach us something more on this path of life.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرمی سے بات کرنا، اصرار نہ کرنا۔
Narmi se baat karna, israr na karna.
Speak gently, do not insist.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "insistere" — to stand in
First known use: 17th century
The word 'insist' has evolved from its Latin origin 'insistere,' which means 'to stand on or in.' It has been used in English since the early 19th century.