claim

Meanings

• Noun

  A statement or assertion, typically one made publicly or officially, that is meant to be believed or proved true.

  - "The politician made a claim about reducing taxes."
  - "The witness made a claim of seeing the suspect at the scene."

• Noun

  Something that is demanded or deserved and that someone has a right to or title to.

  - "The heir made a claim to the throne."
  - "The insurance company denied the claim for the damaged car."

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Pronunciation

1. /kleɪm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1648216"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with claim
tame , ame , flame

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. claim (English) : Statement or assertion
   

2. claim (Scottish Gaelic) : Port or harbor
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. claim
   

2. clime
   

3. cleam
   

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Variants

List of all variants of claim that leads to same result
claim , claimable , claimed , claiming , claims , claim form , claim someone's life , claim to fame , baggage claim , cross-claim , cross-claims , stake , stake a claim , staked , staked a claim , stakes , stakes a claim , staking , staking a claim

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Forms

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claims, claiming, claimed

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Etymology

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Old French clame, from clamer to shout, cry out, proclaim.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'claim' has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

2. In the game of Clue, a player can make a 'claim' by accusing another player of committing the crime.

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Related Concepts

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1. argument: A claim is often supported by an argument, which provides evidence and reasoning to prove the validity of the claim.

2. evidence: Evidence is used to support a claim and prove its truth or validity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'claim' is often used in the context of legal proceedings or debates. In art, it can refer to a statement or assertion made by an artist about their work. In music, a 'claim to fame' refers to a significant achievement or recognition.

How to Memorize "claim"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene with a judge and two lawyers making claims. Visualize the evidence being presented to support each claim.
   - Imagine a person making a claim to a prize or reward and the process they go through to prove their claim.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'claim' with the idea of making a statement or assertion. Associate it with the idea of something being demanded or deserved.
   - Associate the word 'claim' with the idea of evidence and proof.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CLAIM to remember the definition: 'Claim' stands for 'C'onfirm, 'L'eave no 'A'mbiguity, 'I'nclude 'E'vidence, and 'M'ake it clear.

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