insist Synonyms

assert take a firm stand persist importune require stand one's ground revendicate say state request repeat reiterate reassert reaffirm push protest pronounce stress sworn swearing stand fast stand firm highlight reseed speak up speak out plough on press home emphasise as authority or claim insist implies some alleged right vow urge swear profess proclaim contend constate command claim call avow avouch aver asseverate assever asserting asserted argue allege