claim — to state that something is true, although it has not been proved
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to state that something is true, although it has not been proved
Pronunciation (IPA): /kleɪm/
Example Sentences
- My cat claims ownership of every cardboard box that enters our house.
- He claimed he could eat 100 dumplings, but gave up after 20.
- The scientist's claim about climate change was supported by extensive research.
claim
VERB[/kleɪm/]
to state that something is true, although it has not been proved
She planted the flag and claimed the summit — the mountain had no say in it.
CLAIM it — CLear your AIM and take what is yours. (CL(ear) + AIM → To CLAIM something you must have a CLEAR AIM — know exactly what you are going for)
One bold claim — a lifetime of acclaim — and the world can't help but exclaim.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'clamer' meaning 'to call out' or 'to cry out', which comes from Latin 'clamare' meaning 'to shout' or 'to proclaim'. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
claim (from Latin clamare 'to shout/proclaim') - the root word itself is not typically broken into smaller morphemes in English, as it came as a single unit from French and Latin
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack.”
“Processing the insurance claim took three weeks.”
“The advertisement was banned for making false claims.”
“The victim's family will claim damages from the company.”
“The miners staked their claim to the gold mine.”
📝Examples
“My cat claims ownership of every cardboard box that enters our house.”
“He claimed he could eat 100 dumplings, but gave up after 20.”
“The scientist's claim about climate change was supported by extensive research.”
“Students can claim a refund if they withdraw from the course within two weeks.”
“The archaeological discovery supports the claim that humans lived here 10,000 years ago.”
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