Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

claim

verb, noun
/kleɪm/
Definition
A statement that something is true, often without proving it.
Examples
  • She decided to claim her prize at the contest.
  • The company made a claim about their new product’s effectiveness.
  • He had to claim responsibility for the mishap.
Meaning
To assert or demand something as a fact or right.
Synonyms
  • assert
  • declare
  • affirm
  • maintain
  • proclaim