INSISTED
/ɪnˈsɪstɪd/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of INSISTED
(with on or upon or (that + ordinary verb form)) To hold up a claim emphatically.
"I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."
(sometimes with on or upon or (that + subjunctive)) To demand continually that something happen or be done.
"I insist that my secretary dress nicely."
To stand (on); to rest (upon); to lean (upon).
Examples of INSISTED in a Sentence
- "I insist that my secretary dresses nicely."
- "I insist that my secretary dress nicely."
Word Details
Is INSISTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INSISTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INSISTED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INSISTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | s | i | s | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSISTED
100 words from the letters in INSISTED
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How to Use INSISTED in Word Games
INSISTED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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