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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" Similar
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" 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: 1. to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might…. Learn more.
When you express your right to something, you're making a claim to it, like telling your sister, "This bowl of cereal is mine."
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 to be/do something I don't claim to be an expert. She claimed to hate all art. claim somebody/something to be/do something She's not the saint that many have claimed her to be. After disappointing box office results, newspapers claimed the show to be a failure; claim something Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight ...
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.
Define claim. claim synonyms, claim pronunciation, claim translation, English dictionary definition of claim. tr.v. claimed , claim·ing , claims 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.
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 ...
4 [transitive] claim something to get or take someone's attention A most unwelcome event claimed his attention. gain/win; 5 [transitive] claim something to gain, win, or achieve something She has finally claimed a place on the team. cause death; 6 [transitive] claim something (of a disaster, an accident, etc.) to cause someone's death The car ...
