- [countable] a statement that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not agree with or believe it
- claim about somebody/something The company had made false claims about its products.
- claim of something to reject/dismiss/deny claims of discrimination
- a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians
- claim that… The singer has denied claims on social media that she is leaving the band.
Synonyms claimclaimallegation ▪ assertionThese are all words for a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved.claim a statement that something is true, although it has not been proved.allegation (rather formal) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal.assertion (rather formal) a statement of something that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved. claim or assertion?When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion: She made sweeping claims about the role of women in society. When you are talking about a matter of fact, you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word.Patterns- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion that…
- a(n) claim/allegation/assertion about/of something
- false/unfounded/conflicting claims/allegations/assertions
- to make/deny a(n) claim/allegation/assertion
- to withdraw a(n) claim/allegation
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb1- Claims of corruption within the police force were denied.
- There are conflicting claims about the cause of the fire.
- They accepted her claim that she had been ill-treated.
- They were able to produce witnesses to support their claim.
- We have heard claims like this many times before.
- the central claim of the book
- to investigate claims about appalling prison conditions
- There have been many claims and counterclaims about the relationship.
- He refuted both claims.
- It is difficult to substantiate claims by officials that he was responsible for the attack.
- She is innocent, despite any claims to the contrary.
- She resigned her position amid claims of bullying at the college.
- There are several claims of responsibility being made for the attacks.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- dubious
- false
- unfounded
- …
- make
- hear
- accept
- …
- be true
- stand up
- claim about
- claim of
- base a claim on something
- [countable] a request for a sum of money that you believe you have a right to, especially from a company, the government, etc.
- You can make a claim on your insurance policy.
- claim for something to put in a claim for an allowance
- a claim for £2 000
- Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month.
- a 3 per cent pay claim
- Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization).
Extra Examples- claims arising out of accidents at work
- claims against the company for breach of contract
- competing claims for public money
- excessive wage claims
- to file a civil claim for damages
- to stake a claim to some of the prize money
- Nurses have put in a three per cent pay claim.
- His claim for compensation was upheld in court.
- She brought a claim for damages against the company.
- The police are investigating fraudulent claims for fire damage.
- We will need extra funds to meet all the insurance claims.
- The claim failed because the company had not been misled.
- The court denied their claim for compensation.
- The contamination crisis might result in big compensation claims.
- Some expense claims were disputed.
- The company has paid billions to settle claims against it.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- large
- small
- excessive
- …
- bring
- file
- lodge
- …
- arise
- fail
- form
- claims adjuster
- claims payment
- …
- claim against
- claim for
- claim on
- …
- [countable, uncountable] a right that somebody believes they have to something, especially property, land, etc.
- nineteenth-century land claims
- claim on something They had no claim on the land.
- claim to something She has more claim to the campaign's success than anybody (= she is responsible for it).
Extra ExamplesTopics Law and justiceb2- He has a good claim to the land.
- His children have a claim on his estate.
- She renounced her claim to the property.
- You will have to prove your claim to the property in a court of law.
- Adams staked his claim for a place in the Olympic team with his easy win yesterday.
- The court ruled that they had no claim on the land.
- The princess was forced to renounce her claim to the throne.
- She has made a claim for asylum.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- strong
- competing
- …
- have
- assert
- lay
- …
- claim on
- claim to
saying something is true
for money
legal right
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French claime (noun), clamer (verb), from Latin clamare ‘call out’.
Idioms
See claim in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee claim in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englishclaim to fame
- (often humorous) one thing that makes a person or place important or interesting
- His main claim to fame is that he went to school with the prime minister.
- The town’s only claim to fame is the castle.
have a claim on somebody/something
- to have the right to demand time, attention, etc. from somebody
- You have no claim on me any more.
- I have many claims on my time.
- She had a prior claim on his affections.
lay claim to something
- to state that you have a right to own something
- He laid claim to the property.
Extra Examples- Four men laid claim to leadership of the country.
- He went back to lay claim to his inheritance.
make no claim
- used when you are saying that you cannot do something
- I make no claim to understand modern art.
stake (out) a/your claim (to/for/on something)
- to say or show publicly that you think something should be yours
- Adams staked his claim for a place in the Olympic team with his easy win yesterday.
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