nounπShareA demand of ownership made for something."a claim of ownership"propertydemandrightlawtitlestatementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thing claimed."After the earthquake, the insurance company processed hundreds of claims for damaged houses. "statementrightlawpoliticspropertybusinessassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe right or ground of demanding."The students have valid claims to extra credit if they complete all the optional assignments. "demandrightlawbusinesspropertypoliticsChat 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."The company's marketing campaign made several bold claims about the product's ability to improve memory, but offered no scientific proof. "statementcommunicationmediapoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA demand of ownership for previously unowned land."Miners had to stake their claims during the gold rush."propertyrightdemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA legal demand for compensation or damages."After the car accident, she filed claims with her insurance company to cover the medical bills and damage to her car. "lawbusinessfinanceinsurancedemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo demand ownership of."The company claims ownership of the new technology. "propertydemandlawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo state a new fact, typically without providing evidence to prove it is true."She claims she finished her homework, but I haven't seen her open her books. "statementcommunicationmedialawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo demand ownership or right to use for land."The mining company claims the land because it believes valuable minerals are buried there. "propertydemandrightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo demand compensation or damages through the courts."After the car accident, she claims against the other driver's insurance company for the cost of her medical bills and car repairs. "lawdemandbusinessfinanceinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim."Because she found the lost wallet, Maria claims the reward money. "righttitlelawdemandbusinesspoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause the loss of, usually by violent means."A fire claimed two homes."disasterwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proclaim."The company claims their new phone has the best battery life on the market. "statementlawpoliticspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call or name."The restaurant claims to have the best pizza in town. "statementlawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading