The word "claim" can have several meanings depending on the context. Here are the most common ones:
Meanings of "Claim"
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To state something as true:
When someone says something is true, often without providing proof.
Example: She claims that she saw a UFO. -
To demand or request something as a right:
To ask for something that you believe belongs to you.
Example: He claimed his luggage at the airport. -
To assert ownership or possession:
To say that something belongs to you.
Example: They claimed the land as their own. -
In legal or insurance contexts:
A formal request for money or property because of a right or loss.
Example: She filed a claim with the insurance company after the accident.
If you want, I can provide examples or explain how to use "claim" in sentences!