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claim

[kleym] / kleɪm /
NOUN
property, right demanded or reserved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allegation application assertion call case demand interest petition plea request requirement suit
STRONG
affirmation birthright counterclaim declaration dibs due entreaty lien part postulation prerogative pretense pretension privilege profession protestation reclamation requisition title ultimatum
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer reply
STRONG
denial honesty truth
VERB
demand, maintain property or right
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allege ask assert believe call for challenge collect declare defend hold insist need take
STRONG
adduce advance exact hit justify knock postulate pretend profess pronounce require requisition solicit uphold vindicate
WEAK
have dibs on something hit up hold out for lay claim to pick up pop the question stake out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon answer deny desert disbelieve forsake give quit reject repudiate stop
STRONG
conceal hide
WEAK
disclaim question

Example Sentences

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Union leaders claim they weren’t aware of the eligibility criteria.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In the case of missile and drone stocks this claim has been disputed via leaked intelligence assessments suggesting Iran in fact maintains about half of its pre-war arsenal.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Another bogus claim is that senior citizens have to enroll or pay a processing fee to get the new $6,000 deduction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Does it really have the authority to make such a sweeping claim?

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Connor and I claim the bed closest to the windows; Mom and Jack take the bed closer to the door.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day