claims
claims — noun
- claimssingular
- claimsesplural
1. something you say that you believe is correct or real, especially when other peo
something you say that you believe is correct or real, especially when other people are not sure or disagree with you
The scientist's claim that the new medicine could cure the disease was met with doubt by other experts.
claim + that-clause for stating an assertion
Kwame read the report carefully but found several claims that did not match the data.
The company rejected the politician's claim that their factory was polluting the river.
Yasmin dismissed her opponent's claim as completely false and based on outdated information.
It is important to support each claim in an academic essay with evidence from reliable sources.
- assertion
more formal; suggests confidence
- allegation
stronger suggestion that the statement is unproven or disputed
- statement
more neutral; does not imply doubt
- denial
a statement that something is not true
文法句型
claim + that-clause
用法筆記
Often used with the verbs 'make', 'support', or 'reject'. The that-clause after 'claim' states what someone asserts to be true.
常見錯誤
2. a formal document you send to an insurer or official body to get money you think
a formal document you send to an insurer or official body to get money you think they should give you
After the storm damaged her roof, Linh filed a claim with her home insurance company.
collocation: file a claim with [company]
The insurance company took three weeks to process Asher's claim for the stolen laptop.
Tanvi's travel insurance claim was rejected because she did not have a police report.
You need to fill out a claim form and attach copies of your receipts for any items you lost.
- request for payment
more general; not limited to insurance
- application for compensation
formal; used in legal or government contexts
用法筆記
Typically used with 'file', 'submit', 'make', 'process', 'settle', or 'reject'. The preposition 'for' introduces the reason or items being claimed.
常見錯誤
3. a right to own, receive, or demand something from another person or group based
a right to own, receive, or demand something from another person or group based on law, an agreement, or a relationship
Under the new law, grandparents have a legal claim to visit their grandchildren.
have a legal claim to something
The museum said the ancient statue was its property, but two other countries also had a claim to it.
As the eldest child, Yara felt she had the strongest claim on her mother's jewelry collection.
No one disputed the charity's claim to the land, which had been donated fifty years earlier.
- entitlement
formal; what someone is legally or morally entitled to
- right
broader term; a moral or legal entitlement
- title
legal term for ownership of property
文法句型
claim to something
claim on someone
用法筆記
The preposition 'to' introduces the thing you have a right to; 'on' introduces the person or organization from whom you can demand something. Frequently used in legal and formal contexts.
常見錯誤
claims — verb
- claimspresent simple I / you / we / they
- claimses3rd person singular
- claimsing-ing form
- claimsedpast simple
1. to state that something is correct or real, even when you lack full proof and ot
to state that something is correct or real, even when you lack full proof and others may doubt you
Several people claimed they saw a bright light in the sky just before the power went out.
claim + that-clause for uncertain assertion
Iker claimed to have finished the report, but his editor found several blank pages in it.
claim + to-infinitive often implying doubt
The politician claimed that the new policy would create thousands of jobs in the city.
No one believed Valentina when she claimed she could speak six languages fluently.
The artist claimed that her work was inspired by traditional folk stories from her village.
- deny
to say that something is not true
文法句型
claim + that-clause
claim + to-infinitive
用法筆記
When used with a to-infinitive (e.g., 'claims to be'), the sentence often carries a suggestion that the speaker doubts the truth. The that-clause structure is more neutral. This sense does not take a passive form with the to-infinitive.
常見錯誤
2. when a company, club, or political party says it has a certain count of particip
when a company, club, or political party says it has a certain count of participants in its group, though this figure may not be completely accurate
The party claims over two million members, but independent surveys suggest the real figure is much lower.
claim + number of members, often with disputed accuracy
The website claims fifty thousand active users, though only a few hundred posts appear each day.
The organization claims branches in twelve countries, but three of them have not been active for years.
The app claims ten million downloads, yet many reviews say it crashes on startup.
文法句型
claim + number
claim + percentage
用法筆記
The number stated is often disputed or cannot be independently verified. The object is always a quantity expression: a number, percentage, or other measure of size. This is a reporting verb commonly used in news and business writing.
3. to demand something you believe is yours by law, ownership, or position, for exa
to demand something you believe is yours by law, ownership, or position, for example money, property, a prize, or a role
After the contest winner was announced, three different people tried to claim the prize.
claim + object (thing demanded as right)
No one came forward to claim ownership of the mysterious package left at the front desk.
Yumi's uncle passed away and left a small house, which she plans to claim as the only living relative.
A distant relative appeared and tried to claim a share of the family's inheritance.
- demand
stronger and more forceful; may imply urgency
- request
politer and less assertive
- lay claim to
idiomatic; often implies a formal or legal assertion
文法句型
claim + object
claim + object + from + person
用法筆記
The direct object is the thing being demanded. Use 'claim from' or 'claim against' to specify the person or organization. This sense differs from noun sense 3 (RIGHT) in that the verb is an action, while the noun is the entitlement itself.
常見錯誤
4. to submit a formal demand for payment from an insurer, government agency, or emp
to submit a formal demand for payment from an insurer, government agency, or employer for costs you have paid or losses you have suffered
After the burglary, Saira claimed the cost of the stolen laptop on her contents insurance.
claim [cost] on [insurance type]
Students can claim a refund of the course fee if they withdraw within the first two weeks.
Lauren kept all the receipts so she could claim her travel expenses from the company.
Dad claimed unemployment benefits while he was looking for a new job.
- request reimbursement
formal; typically used in workplace contexts
文法句型
claim + money + on + insurance
claim + expenses
用法筆記
The preposition 'on' specifies the insurance policy type (e.g., 'claim on your house insurance'). 'Claim from' introduces the organization. British English often uses 'claim for' the event or loss; American English prefers 'claim on' the insurance type.
常見錯誤
5. to formally ask a person or organization for payment after they have caused inju
to formally ask a person or organization for payment after they have caused injury, property loss, or harm to your reputation
After the taxi crash, Noa decided to claim compensation from the company that owned the vehicle.
claim compensation from [person/organization]
The passengers whose luggage was lost during the flight can claim up to two thousand dollars each.
The family planned to claim damages against the hospital for the medical error that caused their son's injury.
After the neighbor's tree fell onto her garage, Saira decided to claim the repair costs from his insurance.
- seek compensation
broader; can be used outside legal contexts
- sue
different; suing means taking legal action in court
文法句型
claim + damages/compensation + from/against + person
用法筆記
Legal context. 'Claim damages' uses 'damages' (plural) as a legal term for monetary compensation, not 'damage' (singular, meaning physical harm). The person or organization being claimed against is introduced by 'against' or 'from'. This sense is more specific than verb sense 4, focusing on harm or injury rather than routine expenses.