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- DictionaryClaim/klām/
verb
- 1. state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof: "he claimed that he came from a wealthy, educated family"
noun
- 1. an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt: "he was dogged by the claim that he had CIA links"
- 2. a demand or request for something considered one's due: "the court had denied their claims to asylum"
A claim is when you express your right to something that belongs to you, like your medical records or the deed to your home. When you make a claim or claim something, you're demanding it or saying it’s true. People claim dependents and deductions on their taxes.
a statement that something is true, although you have not proved it: [ + (that) ] She claimed that the dog attacked her. [ + to do sth ] He claims to have seen a ghost. Fewer examples. He claims to be innocent of the crime. He claimed that he did nothing wrong.
Definition of claim verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a demand for something as due; an assertion of a right or an alleged right: He made unreasonable claims on the doctor's time. an assertion of something as a fact: He made no claims to originality. a right to claim or demand; a just title to something: His claim to the heavyweight title is disputed.
claim. verb. /kleɪm/ Verb Forms. say something is true. [transitive] to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it claim (that)…
[countable] a request for a sum of money that you believe you have a right to, especially from a company, the government, etc. You can make a claim on your insurance policy. claim for something to put in a claim for an allowance. a claim for £2 000. Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. a 3 per cent pay claim.
1. To demand, ask for, or take as one's own or one's due: claim a reward; claim one's luggage at the airport carousel. 2. To take in a violent manner as if by right: a hurricane that claimed two lives. 3. To state to be true, especially when open to question; assert or maintain: claimed he had won the race; a candidate claiming many supporters. 4.
