Collocations for insist - verb
ADV.
firmly, strongly | stubbornly
He stubbornly insisted on doing it all himself.
He stubbornly insisted on doing it all himself.
absolutely
I''m paying for this - no, I absolutely insist.
I''m paying for this - no, I absolutely insist.
gently, quietly
He quietly but firmly insisted.
He quietly but firmly insisted.
always | repeatedly | still
She still insists her critics are wrong.
She still insists her critics are wrong.
rightly
People rightly insist on being treated as individuals.
People rightly insist on being treated as individuals.
VERB + INSIST
continue to | try to | be entitled to
Employers are entitled to insist that employees honour the terms of their agreement.
Employers are entitled to insist that employees honour the terms of their agreement.
PREP.
on/upon
He insists on speaking to you personally
He insists on speaking to you personally