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Definition claim in British English

claim verb

verb
/kleɪm/
1

to say that something is true, even though there is no definite proof

Example

The report claimed that hundreds of civilians had crossed the border to escape the fighting.

Example

He claims he is innocent.

Example

The organization claims to represent more than 20,000 firms.

Synonyms and related words
dispute disprove debunk
1.1

to say that someone's actions are the cause of something, especially in a court of law

Example

She is claiming sexual harassment against her boss.

Synonyms and related words
charge claim call affirm allow all rise
2

to say that something is yours, especially as a right

Example

Henry VII claimed the English throne after defeating Richard III.

Example

Has anyone claimed the wallet I handed in yesterday?

Example

I can't claim all the credit for our success.

2.1

to officially ask for money that you believe you have a right to

Example

The back of the form tells you how to claim your refund.

Example

Are you claiming unemployment benefit?

Example

Can you claim on your insurance for damage to furniture?

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
2.2

to officially ask for something as a right

Example

She claimed political asylum in 1986.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
3

if war, disease, or an accident claims someone's life, they die as a result of it

Example

The flood has now claimed over 500 lives.

Example

The meningitis outbreak claimed a third victim today.

Synonyms and related words
kill murder strangle
4

to win something such as a prize or a top position in sport

Example

1976 was also the year Borg claimed his first Wimbledon title.

Synonyms and related words
medal award walk off with
5

to need something such as your attention or time

Example

Several more urgent matters were claiming her attention.

Synonyms and related words
need require cry out for
Definition claim in British English