Insist

To strongly ask for something and not give up until you get it. For example, if you really want a toy, you might insist that your parents buy it for you.

Examples

• My little brother will always insist on wearing his superhero costume to the grocery store, even if it makes him stand out among all the shoppers.
• During art class, Emma insisted that we all use bright colors in our paintings because she wanted to create a cheerful and happy atmosphere for everyone.
• When we were planning the camping trip, Jake insisted that we bring a telescope so we could look at the stars at night and learn about constellations.

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