persist vs. insist

[ououou]

Hello teachers,

As a foreign language learner, I am quite confused with these two words: persist and insist. I am wondering if there is anyway to distinguish the two words and to use them properly.

Thanks.

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[gcpatton]

Persists refers to something that remains regardless of what it's done to augment, diminish, or erase it. Insists refers to trying to continually reinforce it.

[ououou]

Thank you!