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To make, or to have made, a claim
“He would claim that he had traveled to upwards of a hundred different countries.”
(rare) To require as a necessity
“The task of caring for children will claim virtually all of one's time.”
To put in an application for
“She hoped to claim some money from her insurance company to cover some of her losses.”
To demand ownership of
“She would boldly claim the estate of her deceased beau despite having no formal relations with him.”
To cause or result in the loss of life
“The injuries he suffered would nearly claim his life.”
To take, receive or gain possession of
“The giant called in at the major's lodgings to claim his portion of the reward.”
Legal proceedings
Plural for an assertion that something is true
“Landon's claim that he is a better basketball player than Michael Jordan should be met with cynicism.”
Plural for a demand or request for something considered one's due
“The courts are currently assessing his claim for compensation.”
Plural for a right or title to something
“The Baroness refused to renounce her claim on the trust.”
Plural for a share or interest in a business, situation, or system
“As an investor and shareholder, I have a claim in this business.”
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