What does “claim” mean?
- 1
verbto say that something is true, although others may not believe it
He claims he saw a UFO last night.
- 2
verbto ask for something that you have a right to
You can claim your bags at carousel 4.
- 3
nouna statement that something is true, or a request for money you are owed
She made an insurance claim after the accident.
Claim at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb & noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /kleɪm/ · KLAYM
How to use “claim” correctly
“Claim” suggests the speaker may not be telling the truth, so it is useful for reporting doubtful statements.
Common phrases with “claim”
- make a claim
- claim to be
- insurance claim
- claim responsibility
Synonyms, opposites and related words
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