Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-a-claim
verb phrase
/meɪk ə kleɪm/
Definition
To assert something as a fact or to state that something is true, typically without providing evidence or proof.
Examples
- She decided to make a claim for the damages caused by the storm.
- He always makes claims about his expertise in the subject.
- The company made a claim that its product was the best on the market.
Meaning
Making a claim often implies a request for acknowledgment or validation of the stated fact or belief. It can be in the context of legal, insurance, or personal assertions.
Synonyms
- assert
- declare
- allege
- state
- proclaim
