Definition of claim

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • claim is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • claim is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • claim is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of claim


  • a demand especially in the phrase (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. call
  • lay claim to; as of an idea (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. take
  • take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs (verb)

    Examples

    1. the accident claimed three lives

    Synonyms

    1. exact
    2. take
  • demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to (verb)

    Examples

    1. He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter
    2. Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident

    Synonyms

    1. arrogate
    2. lay claim
  • an established or recognized right (noun)

    Examples

    1. a strong legal claim to the property
    2. he staked his claim

    Synonyms

    1. title
  • an informal right to something (noun)

    Examples

    1. his claim on her attentions

    Synonyms

    1. title
  • an assertion of a right (as to money or property) (noun)

    Examples

    1. his claim asked for damages
  • an assertion that something is true or factual (noun)

    Examples

    1. his claim that he was innocent
    2. evidence contradicted the government's claims
  • ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example (verb)

    Examples

    1. They claimed on the maximum allowable amount
  • assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing (verb)

    Examples

    1. He claimed that he killed the burglar
  • demand for something as rightful or due (noun)

    Examples

    1. they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day

See definition of claim in Merriam Webster