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- Dictionaryclaim/kleɪm/
verb
- 1. state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof: "the Prime Minister claimed that he was concerned about Third World debt" Similar
- 2. formally request or demand; say that one owns or has earned (something): "if no one claims the items, they will become Crown property" Similar
noun
- 1. an assertion that something is true: "he was dogged by the claim that he had CIA links" Similar
- 2. a demand or request for something considered one's due: "the court had denied their claims to asylum" Similar
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claim: [verb] to ask for especially as a right. to call for : require. take 16b.
Claim definition: to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due. See examples of CLAIM used in a sentence.
CLAIM definition: 1. to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might…. Learn more.
Language Bank argue argue Verbs for reporting an opinion. Some critics argue that Picasso remained a great master all his life.; Others maintain that there is a significant deterioration in quality in his post-war work.; Picasso himself claimed that good art is created, but great art is stolen.; As Smith has noted, Picasso borrowed imagery from African art.; As the author points out, Picasso ...
Synonyms claim claim allegation assertion These are all words for a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved. claim a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved. allegation (rather formal) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal. assertion (rather formal) a statement of ...
When you express your right to something, you're making a claim to it, like telling your sister, "This bowl of cereal is mine."
11 meanings: 1. to demand as being due or as one's property; assert one's title or right to 2. to assert as a fact; maintain.... Click for more definitions.
CLAIM definition: 1. a statement that something is true, although you have not proved it: 2. to say that you have…. Learn more.
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.
say something is true; 1 [transitive] to say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it claim (that)… He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. claim (somebody/something) to be/do something I don't claim to be an expert. claim something Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. it is claimed that…
