claim
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to say that something is true, even though you have not proved it yet.
v.to assert that something is the case, typically without providing immediate proof or evidence.
Simple“He claims that he saw a ghost in the hallway, but nobody believes him.”
In context“The company continues to claim that their product is environmentally friendly, despite several independent reports suggesting otherwise.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
v.to ask for something because you believe it belongs to you or you have a right to it.
v.to demand or request something as a right or as due to one.
Simple“You can claim your travel expenses back from the company after the trip.”
In context“After the storm damage, the homeowners moved quickly to claim compensation from their insurance provider for the structural repairs.”
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to cause the death of someone, usually during an accident or disaster.
v.to result in the loss of life. Transitive use often found in news reporting.
Simple“The heavy floods claimed three lives in the small village last night.”
In context“The earthquake claimed thousands of lives and left the city's infrastructure in a state of total collapse.”
Synonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a statement that something is true, which might be doubted by others.
n.an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
Simple“The government's claim that taxes would not rise was met with anger.”
In context“Scientists are investigating the claim that this ancient herb can effectively treat modern viral infections.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 05 B1 Intermediate
n.a formal request for money from an insurance company or the government.
n.a formal request for something, typically money, to which one has a right.
Simple“She filed a claim for the damage to her car after the accident.”
In context“The legal team spent months preparing a claim for damages against the manufacturer for the faulty equipment.”
Synonyms
Usage claimed the lives · claim her first · claims of plagiarism
From Middle English claimen, borrowed from Old French clamer (“to call, name, send for”), from Latin clāmō, clāmāre (“to call, cry out”), from Proto-Italic klāmāō, from Proto-Indo-European kelh₁- (“to shout”), which is imitative. See also Lithuanian kalba (“language”), Old English hlōwan (“to low, make a noise like a cow”), Old High German halan (“to call”), Ancient Greek καλέω (kaléō, “to call, convoke”), κλέδον (klédon, “report, fame”), κέλαδος (kélados, “noise”), Middle Irish cailech (“cock”), Latin calō (“to call out, announce solemnly”), Sanskrit उषःकल (uṣaḥkala, “cock”, literally “dawn-calling”). Cognate with Spanish llamar and clamar.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.