claim

[kleɪm]

claim Definition

  • 1to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
  • 2to demand something that you believe belongs to you
  • 3to take something that belongs to you or that you have a right to
  • 4an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt

Using claim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "claim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He claimed that he had seen the thief.

  • Example

    She claimed her baggage at the airport.

  • Example

    The company claimed that their product was the best in the market.

  • Example

    The landowner claimed his property back from the government.

claim Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for claim

Idioms Using claim

  • to have a right to demand someone's attention, loyalty, or affection

    Example

    As her best friend, I feel like I have a claim on her time and support.

  • to stake one's claim

    to assert one's right to something, often by being the first to do so

    Example

    The miners staked their claim on the gold mine and started digging.

  • to cause someone's death

    Example

    The accident claimed the lives of three people.

Phrases with claim

  • to assert one's right to something

    Example

    The company laid claim to the invention, but it was later found to be already patented.

  • to assert one's right to something, often by being the first to do so

    Example

    The explorers staked a claim on the land they discovered.

  • something notable or outstanding for which someone or something is known

    Example

    Her claim to fame is that she won an Olympic gold medal.

Origins of claim

from Old French 'clamer', meaning 'to call out'

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Summary: claim in Brief

The verb 'claim' [kleɪm] means to assert the truth of something without proof, demand something that one believes belongs to them, or take something that one has a right to. It can be used in various contexts, such as legal, personal, or commercial. Examples include 'He claimed that he had seen the thief.' and 'The company claimed that their product was the best in the market.' Phrases like 'lay claim to' and 'claim to fame' extend its usage.

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