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claim
noun countable UK /kleɪm/ 1 a statement that something is true, even though you have no definite proofThe victim’s claims were ignored by the police. claim of: claims of bullying claim that: I don’t believe his claim that he fought in Vietnam. make a claim: Some of the early claims that were made were plainly false. Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements abjuration accusation a contradiction in terms 2 an official request for money that you believe you have a right toYour claim should reach us no later than 31 January. claim for: a claim for Social Security benefits Synonyms and related words 2a an official request for the right to somethingclaim for: a claim for the right to stay in Britain Synonyms and related words
See alsono-claims bonus 3 a statement that you have the legal right to somethingclaim to: Britain’s claim to the territories was found to be unlawful. Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements abjuration accusation a contradiction in terms 3a a right to something because of your efforts or achievementshave a claim to something: Tottenham’s goalkeeper has a valid claim to the title of Britain’s best. Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something 3b a legal right to somethingShe has no claim on her husband’s estate. Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws act adjective law the administration of justice
4 a right to someone’s attention, love etcclaim on: There are so many competing claims on our attention these days. have a claim on someone/something: They had helped Franco to victory, and that gave them a claim on his gratitude. Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something 5 a piece of land that was not owned before and that you say belongs to you Synonyms and related words
General words for land and miscellaneous areas of land
claim to fame lay claim to something make no claim to be something claim
noun countable US /kleɪm/ 1 a statement that something is true, even though you have no definite proofThe victim’s claims were ignored by the police. claim of: claims of bullying claim that: I don’t believe his claim that he fought in Vietnam. make a claim: Some of the early claims that were made were plainly false. Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements abjuration accusation a contradiction in terms 2 an official request for money that you believe you have a right toYour claim should reach us no later than January 31. claim for: a claim for Social Security benefits Synonyms and related words 2a an official request for the right to somethingclaim for: a claim for the right to stay in Britain Synonyms and related words
3 a statement that you have the legal right to somethingclaim to: Britain’s claim to the territories was found to be unlawful. Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements abjuration accusation a contradiction in terms 3a a right to something because of your efforts or achievementshave a claim to something: Despite their second-place finish, they have a claim to be considered the best team in the league. Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something 3b a legal right to somethingShe has no claim on her husband’s estate. Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws act adjective law the administration of justice
4 a right to someone’s attention, love, etc.claim on: There are so many competing claims on our attention these days. have a claim on someone/something: They had helped Franco to victory, and that gave them a claim on his gratitude. Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something 5 a piece of land that was not owned before and that you say belongs to you Synonyms and related words
General words for land and miscellaneous areas of land
claim to fame lay claim to something make no claim to be something claim
1 transitive to say that something is true, even though there is no definite proofclaim (that): The report claimed that hundreds of civilians had crossed the border to escape the fighting. He claims he is innocent. claim to do something: The organization claims to represent more than 20,000 firms. Synonyms and related words
To try to show that an idea or belief is wrong 1a to say that someone’s actions are the cause of something, especially in a court of lawShe is claiming sexual harassment against her boss. Synonyms and related words
To make a criticism or accusation Synonyms and related words
2 transitive to say that something is yours, especially as a rightHenry VII claimed the English throne after defeating Richard III. Has anyone claimed the wallet I handed in yesterday? claim credit/responsibility/victory etc (=say it is yours): I can’t claim all the credit for our success. Synonyms and related words
To claim possession of something claim stake a claim (to/for something) lay claim to something 2a intransitive/transitive to officially ask for money that you believe you have a right toThe back of the form tells you how to claim your refund. Are you claiming unemployment benefit? claim on (=ask for money from an insurance policy): Can you claim on your insurance for damage to furniture? Synonyms and related words
To ask someone to give you something ask for request insist on something 2b transitive to officially ask for something as a rightShe claimed political asylum in 1986. Synonyms and related words
To ask someone to give you something ask for request insist on something
3 transitive mainly journalismif war, disease, or an accident claims someone’s life, they die as a result of itThe flood has now claimed over 500 lives. The meningitis outbreak claimed a third victim today. Synonyms and related words
To kill a person or animal 4 transitive mainly journalismto win something such as a prize or a top position in sport1976 was also the year Borg claimed his first Wimbledon title. Synonyms and related words
To win a prize, or to award a prize 5 transitive to need something such as your attention or timeSeveral more urgent matters were claiming her attention. Synonyms and related words
claim
1 transitive to say that something is true, even though there is no definite proofclaim (that): The report claimed that hundreds of civilians had crossed the border to escape the fighting. He claims he is innocent. claim to do something: The organization claims to represent more than 20,000 firms. Synonyms and related words
To try to show that an idea or belief is wrong 1a to say that someone’s actions are the cause of something, especially in a court of lawShe is claiming sexual harassment against her boss. Synonyms and related words
To make a criticism or accusation Synonyms and related words
2 transitive to say that something is yours, especially as a rightHenry VII claimed the English throne after defeating Richard III. Has anyone claimed the wallet I turned in yesterday? claim credit/responsibility/victory etc. (=say it is yours): I can’t claim all the credit for our success. Synonyms and related words
To claim possession of something claim stake a claim (to something) lay claim to something 2a intransitive/transitive to officially ask for money that you believe you have a right toThe back of the form tells you how to claim your refund. Synonyms and related words
To ask someone to give you something ask for request insist on something 2b transitive to officially ask for something as a rightShe claimed political asylum in 1986. Synonyms and related words
To ask someone to give you something ask for request insist on something
3 transitive mainly journalismif war, disease, or an accident claims someone’s life, they die as a result of itThe flood has now claimed over 500 lives. The meningitis outbreak claimed a third victim today. Synonyms and related words
To kill a person or animal 4 transitive to need something such as your attention or timeSeveral more urgent matters were claiming her attention. Synonyms and related words 5 transitive mainly journalismto win something such as a prize or a top position in a sport1976 was the year Borg claimed his first Wimbledon title. Synonyms and related words
To win a prize, or to award a prize
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