claim
/kleɪm/
noun
- A statement that something is true, especially one that may be disputed.
- The politician's claim about lowering taxes was questioned by experts.
- She made a claim that she had invented the device first.
- The advertisement's claims about the product were exaggerated.
- A demand for something that you believe you have a right to, such as money, property, or compensation.
- He filed an insurance claim after his car was damaged.
- She made a claim on her late uncle's estate.
- The workers submitted a claim for unpaid wages.
- A right to something, such as land, attention, or recognition.
- His claim to fame is that he once met the president.
- She has a strong claim to the family inheritance.
- The explorer staked a claim to the territory.
Synonyms
verb
- To state or assert that something is true, especially without providing proof.
- Many people claim to have seen the ghost, but no one has proof.
- He claimed he had never seen the missing wallet.
- The scientist claims that her new discovery will change medicine.
- To demand or ask for something because you believe you have a right to it.
- You can claim a refund if the product is defective.
- She claimed her prize money at the contest desk.
- The lost luggage office is where you claim your bags.
- To take or win something, such as a prize, victory, or record.
- The artist claimed first place in the competition.
- The team claimed the championship title after a hard-fought game.
- He claimed the world record for the longest jump.
- To cause the loss of life, especially in an accident or disaster.
- The earthquake claimed over a thousand lives.
- The disease claimed many victims before a cure was found.
- The storm claimed several homes along the coast.