What is another word for "claim"?

Another word for claim depends on whether you use it as noun or verb and on context. As verb meaning to say something is true, synonyms include assert, declare, state, affirm, contend, allege, maintain, profess, and argue. For example, instead of He claims he is innocent, you could say He asserts he is innocent. As verb meaning to demand as yours, synonyms include demand, request, ask for, and take. As noun meaning statement that something is true, synonyms include assertion, statement, declaration, contention, allegation, and argument. For example, the claim that product works could be called the assertion. As noun meaning demand for something due, synonyms include demand, request, application, and petition, such as insurance claim could be called insurance demand or request for payment. In property context, claim could be called right, title, or interest. Choosing best synonym depends on whether claim is about truth, ownership, or legal right, with assert and assertion being most versatile general alternatives that work in many contexts for both verb and noun forms.