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claims
verb(claim)take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
Examples:
The accident claimed three lives.
claims
verb(claim)demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
Synonyms: arrogate, lay claim,
Antonyms: forfeit,
Examples:
He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter.
Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident.
Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident.
claims
noun(claim)an established or recognized right
Synonyms: title,
Examples:
A strong legal claim to the property.
He staked his claim.
He staked his claim.
claims
noun(claim)an informal right to something
Synonyms: title,
Examples:
His claim on her attentions.
claims
noun(claim)an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
Examples:
His claim asked for damages.
claims
noun(claim)an assertion that something is true or factual
Examples:
His claim that he was innocent.
Evidence contradicted the government's claims.
Evidence contradicted the government's claims.
claims
verb(claim)ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
Examples:
They claimed on the maximum allowable amount.
claims
verb(claim)assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
Antonyms: disclaim,
Examples:
He claimed that he killed the burglar.
claims
noun(claim)demand for something as rightful or due
Examples:
They struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day.