insist Synonyms

assert persist importune hold demand take a firm stand request maintain persevere urge press profess require contend declare argue cling to insist implies some alleged right vow swear swearing speak up stress state say revendicate as authority or claim go on highlight keep up stand firm reseed hold to speak out stand fast stand one's ground ask for plough on press for persist in call for insist on press home emphasise sworn repeat affirm declaring continue constate