Synonym: demand, due, interest, require, right, title. Antonym: disclaim, surrender. Similar words: proclaim, AIMS, aim for, explain, complaint, plaintiff, clay, complain about. Meaning: [kleɪm] 
n. 1. an assertion of a right (as to money or property) 2. an assertion that something is true or factual 3. demand for something as rightful or due 4. an informal right to something 5. an established or recognized right 6. a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty". v. 1. assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing 2. demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to 3. ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example 4. lay claim to; as of an idea 5. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs.
n. 1. an assertion of a right (as to money or property) 2. an assertion that something is true or factual 3. demand for something as rightful or due 4. an informal right to something 5. an established or recognized right 6. a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty". v. 1. assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing 2. demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to 3. ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example 4. lay claim to; as of an idea 5. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. 
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(211) She won her claim for constructive dismissal because she had been pressured into resigning.
(212) They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a fraudulent manipulation of statistics.
(213) You must claim your prize by telephoning our claims line.
(214) You can claim up to £10 a day for sundries.
(215) The New York Times has a legitimate claim to be a national newspaper.
(216) The bargain they reached with their employers was to reduce their wage claim in return for a shorter working week.
(217) You might be entitled to claim compensation if you are injured at work.
(218) The postal workers have come out in support of their pay claim.
(219) She was determined to claim her cut of the winnings.
(220) I haven't seen one iota of evidence to support his claim.
(221) You can claim on the insurance if you have an accident while on holiday.
(222) The new claim is directly contrary to what was originally stated.
(223) He is claiming damages from London Underground, which has admitted liability but disputes the amount of his claim.
(224) A disabled man has lost his claim for unfair dismissal.
(225) The boss had me on the carpet over my expenses claim.
(226) There is a new witness to back his claim that he is a victim of mistaken identity.
(227) If you are entitled to sickness allowance, you must claim it from your employer.
(228) Of course, I lay no claim to being a famous writer.
(229) These healers claim to remove the pain by the power of suggestion.
(230) There is a growing body of evidence to support their claim.
(231) The men claim they have been victimized because of their political activity.
(232) You can claim a refund provided you keep the receipt.
(233) Some people still claim that there is no firm evidence linking smoking with lung cancer.
(234) You will have to prove your claim to the property in a court of law.
(235) His claim to that piece of property is being challenged.
(236) Sources close to the player claim he won't be entering this year's championship.
(237) He waived his claim to all the land west of the river.
(238) You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train.
(239) Only the opening sequence could claim to be genuinely innovatory.
(240) Opposition leaders will claim victory if the turnout is lower than 50%.
More similar words: proclaim, AIMS, aim for, explain, complaint, plaintiff, clay, complain about, class, declare, a class, classic, classify, classical, classroom, clandestine, middle-class, the working class.