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insist in Latin

insist in Latin is efflāgitō, teneo — insist means to state something firmly and repeatedly, refusing to accept disagreement.

insist in Latin

efflāgitō
verb
(with (that + indicative), or, intransitive, with on or upon) To hold up a claim emphatically.
teneo
verb
(with (that + indicative), or, intransitive, with on or upon) To hold up a claim emphatically.

What does "insist" mean?

  1. verb To state something firmly and repeatedly, refusing to accept disagreement.
    "She insisted that she had locked the door."
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insist in a sentence

  • She insisted that she had locked the door.
  • He insisted on paying for dinner even though we offered to split it.

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What is "insist" in Latin?

"insist" in Latin is efflāgitō, teneo. insist means: To state something firmly and repeatedly, refusing to accept disagreement.

How do you use "insist" in a sentence?

Example: "She insisted that she had locked the door." In Latin, "insist" is efflāgitō, teneo.

Are there other ways to say "insist" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "insist": efflāgitō, teneo.

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