Insist
Insist verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Require
Require verb - To have as a requirement.
Usage example: the toy requires four batteries, which are not included
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| time | insist time | require time |
| characters | insist characters | require characters |
| magic | insist magic | require magic |
Both words in one sentence
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But if you insist on writing incredulous statements that require both and aren't willing to compromise on one or the other, you should probably get to know U+203D.
- In the event that I am a Red Shirt and my duties absolutely require being on away missions, I shall always insist on working solely with the highest-ranking Vulcan officer on the ship, or the nearest equivalent.
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