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