Correct and Insist

Correct

Correct verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

Insist and correct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Insist" instead a verb "Correct".

Insist

Insist verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.

Correct and insist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead a verb "Insist".

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

state correct state insist state
issue correct issue insist issue
anyone correct anyone insist anyone
anybody correct anybody insist anybody
Other words: problems.

Both words in one sentence

  • Less Embarrassing Term Here German politics insist on politically correct vocabulary and calling it an 'armed conflict' and suchlike.
  • Any time it is mentioned throughout the special, the other will insist that his term is the correct one.
  • They also in one episode insist on the correct spelling of "Goa'uld", despite the fact that they never pronounce it correctly.
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