Claim
Pronunciation: /ˈkleɪm/
Claim (verb)
- to say that something is true, even if it might not be.
- to ask for something that you believe is yours or you have a right to.
Examples
- She claimed she saw a rare bird in the park.
- They claim the product is environmentally friendly.
Common collocations: falsely claim, claim responsibility, claim innocence, claim compensation, claim benefits
Claim (noun)
- a statement that something is true, even if it might not be.
- a demand for something that you believe is yours or you have a right to.
Examples
- The claim was supported by evidence.
- Her claim about the event was disputed.