verb see: stand Date: 1586 intransitive verb to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required , persist , transitive verb to maintain in a persistent or positive manner
INSIST
Meaning of INSIST in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012