Question

what is the meaning of insisted

Answer 1

Insisted = forcefully demanding something to someone.

Answer 2

demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.

Example sentence:
"she insisted on carrying her own bag"

synonyms: stand firm, be firm, stand one's ground, make a stand, stand up for oneself, be resolute, be determined, show determination, hold on, hold out, be emphatic, not take no for an answer, brook no refusal