Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Claim.
How to pronounce claim:
US
Claim - as a noun
An assertion of a right (as to money or property)
Example: "His claim asked for damages"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertionasseverationavermentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An assertion that something is true or factual
Example: "His claim that he was innocent"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertionasseverationavermentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Demand for something as rightful or due
Example: "They struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demandHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An informal right to something
Example: "His claim on her attentions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
titleAn established or recognized right
Example: "A strong legal claim to the property"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
titleHypernyms (Closely Related)
legal rightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Claim - as a verb
Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
Example: "He claimed that he killed the burglar"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirmHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disclaimDemand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
Example: "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrogatelay claimHypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forfeitAsk for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
Example: "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He made a claim for compensation after the accident."
"The insurance company denied his claim for damages."
"She submitted a claim for reimbursement of travel expenses."
"The company's false claims about their product led to a lawsuit."
"His claim of innocence was met with skepticism by the jury."
Word Game Points
Is CLAIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, claim is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLAIM has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CLAIM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, claim is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLAIM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CLAIM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, claim is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLAIM has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
