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What does "make claims" mean?

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Rebecca

"Make claims" means to say outright that something is correct without providing information to prove it. Synonyms for the claim are to assert, state, or profess. Ex: He claims that he is a genius. Ex: The family claimed that they have the biggest home in the neighborhood. Ex: The governor made claims about the wealth of the state. Ex: You shouldn't make claims about things you don't know much about. Thank you for your question!

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