Meaning of the German Word "Bestehen auf"

bestehen auf
insist

To demand something firmly, refusing to accept a refusal.

Example Sentence

Ich bestehe darauf, das Abendessen zu bezahlen.

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Definition: To demand something firmly, refusing to accept a refusal.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "bestehen auf"?

B1

What grammatical category does "bestehen auf" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "bestehen auf" belong to?

Communication

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