claim

verb
UK: /kleɪm/
US: /kleɪm/

  1. To say that something is true, even if it's not proven

    1. He claims he saw a UFO last night so nobody trusts him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company claims that its new product will boost your productivity significantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To ask for something because you believe you have a right to it

    1. I want to claim my money back, this product is broken. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the accident, she had to claim compensation from the insurance company. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

assert declare maintain request demand entitlement
claim noun

  1. A statement that something is true, even if it's not proven.

    1. His claim is that he is the rightful owner of the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company made a false claim about the product's health benefits, which is illegal. [ ] [ ]

  2. A request for something that you believe you have a right to

    1. She made a claim for damages after the accident because it was their fault. [ ] [ ]
    2. The insurance claim was processed quickly because all the necessary documentation was provided. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "claim" in English means: To say that something is true, even if it's not proven, To ask for something because you believe you have a right to it.

The phonetic transcription of "claim" is /kleɪm/ in British English and /kleɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "claim": assert, declare, maintain, request, demand, entitlement.

Example usage of "claim": "He claims he saw a UFO last night so nobody trusts him.". More examples on the page.