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/
Korean meaning: 주장하다, 요구하다 (증명되지 않았지만 사실이라고 말하다)
Korean pronunciation: 클레임 (강세: 클레임)
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
Stating something as true without proof
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His claim ignites the flame, exposing who's to blame!
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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.
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“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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