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insisted on vs insisted upon

Both 'insisted on' and 'insisted upon' are correct and can be used interchangeably in most contexts.

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Last updated: September 09, 2024 • 10523 views

insisted on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize that someone is firm in their demand or request.

Examples:

He insisted on having the meeting on Friday.
She insisted on going to the concert.
They insisted on using the new software.

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2. to express a convinced belief (in) or assertion (of): he insisted that she was mad; he insisted on her madness. [C16: from Latin insistere to stand upon, urge, ...
Define insist on something and get synonyms. What is insist on something? insist on something meaning, pronunciation and more by Macmillan Dictionary.
insist on something/somebody doing something (formal) She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. insist that… He insists that she come. (British English also) He ...
... (for): he insisted that his rights be respected, he insisted on his rights ... belief ( in) or assertion (of): he insisted that she was mad, he insisted on her madness.

Alternatives:

demanded
required
requested

insisted upon

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to emphasize that someone is firm in their demand or request. It is slightly more formal than 'insisted on'.

Examples:

He insisted upon being present at the negotiation.
She insisted upon a written agreement.
They insisted upon following the protocol.

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They adamantly insisted upon (their) being included in the meeting. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. 2.
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... take a taxi. We insist on the highest standards of cleanliness in the hotel. insist on/upon doing something. He insisted upon checking everything himself. 3 ...
The fact that he had one was insisted upon wherever he was known. His acquaintances resented the fact that he turned up in popular restaurants with her and, ...

Alternatives:

demanded
required
requested

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