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Claim   /kleɪm/   Listen
Claim

noun
1.
An assertion of a right (as to money or property).
2.
An assertion that something is true or factual.  "Evidence contradicted the government's claims"
3.
Demand for something as rightful or due.
4.
An informal right to something.  Synonym: title.  "His title to fame"
5.
An established or recognized right.  Synonym: title.  "He had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate" , "He staked his claim"
6.
A demand especially in the phrase.  Synonym: call.
verb
(past & past part. claimed; pres. part. claiming)
1.
Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing.
2.
Demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to.  Synonyms: arrogate, lay claim.  "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident"
3.
Ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example.
4.
Lay claim to; as of an idea.  Synonym: take.
5.
Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs.  Synonyms: exact, take.  "The hard work took its toll on her"



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"Claim" Quotes from Famous Books



... continued, "you're a staunch and capable ally, and as that gives you a claim on me, you won't find me reluctant to do my part ...
— Ranching for Sylvia • Harold Bindloss
... acquaintances, neglected to honour with an inquiry the man whom you professed to consecrate with your regard, yet scarcely could my hand trace a single sentence before I wrote to you requesting an interview, in order to disclose my birth and claim your plighted faith! That letter was returned to me unanswered, unopened. My friend and benefactor, whose fortune I now inherit, promised to call upon your father and advocate my cause. Death anticipated his kindness. As soon as my sorrow for his loss ...
— The Disowned, Complete • Edward Bulwer-Lytton
... brave pioneer women who had worked for it so long to get it before they passed away. "I want my mother to vote," he declared amid applause.[41] "The basis of safe and sane government is justice, which has its roots in constitutional liberty and means equal rights and opportunities.... I claim no right or privilege for myself that I would not give to my mother, wife and sister and to every law-abiding citizen." When he had finished his mother rose and said dryly: "That, dear women from the north, east, south and west, is one of ...
— The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V • Ida Husted Harper
... we could lay claim to have 'hurried' has long since passed, Lady Engleton," said Hubert, "we can only plead forgiveness by blaming you for ...
— The Daughters of Danaus • Mona Caird
... be a lark," acquiesced Rorie, "but it wouldn't do; I should hear too much about it afterwards. A fellow's mother has some kind of claim upon him, you know. ...
— Vixen, Volume I. • M. E. Braddon


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