nounπShareA demand of ownership made for something."a claim of ownership"propertyassetrightdemandlawbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thing claimed."My sister's claim to the extra cookie was quickly disputed by her brother. "propertyassetrightlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe right or ground of demanding."My sister has a claim to the extra cookie because she baked them. "rightdemandpropertylawtitlepositionbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided."My sister made a claim that she saw a UFO in her backyard, but she couldn't provide any proof. "statementlawmediapoliticssocietycommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA demand of ownership for previously unowned land."Miners had to stake their claims during the gold rush."propertyrightdemandessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA legal demand for compensation or damages."The student made a claim for lost textbooks, asking for reimbursement from the school. "lawdemandinsurancefinanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo demand ownership of."My brother claimed the last slice of pizza. "propertyrightdemandlawtitleassetessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true."My neighbor claimed he saw a UFO in his backyard last night. "communicationstatementpoliticsmedialawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo demand ownership or right to use for land."The farmer claimed the land as his own after inheriting it from his grandfather. "propertyrightdemandessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo demand compensation or damages through the courts."The student claimed damages from the school for the broken window. "lawdemandbusinessfinanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim."My neighbor claims the right to park in front of his house. "righttitledemandlawassetbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause the loss of, usually by violent means."A fire claimed two homes."disasterwaressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proclaim."The student claimed that the answer was C. "statementcommunicationlanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call or name."My sister claimed the last slice of pizza. "languagewordessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading