claim - English word #935

Translation

To say that something is true, often without showing proof; or to ask for something that is yours.

Word origin

From Latin clamare, meaning to call out or cry aloud.

Verb typeregular (claim, claims, claimed)

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Here "claim" means to say it is true.

hers.

"Claims" is the form used with he, she, or it.

prize .

"Claimed" is the past form of "claim".

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

ask

To say a question, or to tell someone you want something.

tell

To give information to someone using words.

believe

To feel sure that something is true or that someone is telling the truth.

money

The coins and notes that people use to buy things.

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