/reklaˈmaɾ/
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Translation
to claim, to demand, to complain
Word origin
From Latin reclamare ('to cry out against'), from re- ('back') and clamare ('to shout'). The same root gives English 'reclaim' and 'clamour'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- reclamare
- English cognates
- reclaim, claim, clamour
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
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The neighbours are demanding a solution to the noise.
equipaje .
I went to claim my luggage at the airport.
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Who can I complain to if the product is broken?
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You have the right to claim what is yours.
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