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to claim
01
to say that something is the case without providing proof for it
Transitive: to claim sth | to claim that | to claim to do sth
Example
The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night.
Some online platforms often claim the benefits of miracle weight-loss products.
02
to demand something as one's rightful possession
Transitive: to claim a right or property
Example
She claimed her inheritance after her father's passing.
The company claimed ownership of the intellectual property rights to the invention.
03
to request or demand money from the government or a company, often due to an entitlement or insurance coverage
Transitive: to claim money
Example
After the car accident, she claimed compensation from her insurance company to cover the cost of repairs.
He claimed unemployment benefits after losing his job due to company downsizing.
04
to demand or require something to be considered or acknowledged
Transitive: to claim attention or acknowledgement
Example
His extraordinary performance in the audition claimed recognition from the casting director.
The unexpected turn of events claimed reassessment of the company's long-term goals.
05
to directly or indirectly cause the loss of someone's life
Transitive: to claim a life
Example
The tragic car accident claimed the lives of three passengers.
The deadly disease claimed the lives of thousands in the affected region.
06
to succeed in doing or achieving something
Transitive: to claim an achievement
Example
The team claimed victory in the final match of the season.
After years of hard work, she finally claimed the top spot in the company.
Claim
01
a request for an amount of money that one believes is rightful
Example
The insurance company denied his claim for damages, citing insufficient evidence.
She submitted a claim for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred during her hospitalization.
02
a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof
Example
His claim that he had seen a UFO was met with skepticism.
The company 's claim about the effectiveness of their product lacked scientific evidence.
03
a demand for something
Example
He decided to make a claim for the lost package.
After the accident, she filed a claim with the insurance company.
04
one's recognized right to possess or expect something
Example
She made a claim to the inheritance left by her grandmother.
The workers had a legitimate claim to their unpaid wages.
05
demand for something as rightful or due
06
an informal right to something
