claim
Translation
to claim, to assert, to demand
Examples
He claimed that he was innocent.
He claimed that he was innocent.
You can claim the money from the insurance.
You can claim the money from the insurance.
The accident claimed three lives.
The accident claimed three lives.
Grammar Patterns
((that-clause)) to state that (sth.) is true He claimed that he saw a ghost.
((sth.)) to demand (sth.) because you have a right to it She claimed her prize from the lottery.
((to-inf)) to state that one has done (sth.) or is (sth.) He claims to be an expert on the topic.
Similar Words
assert, allege, demand, require
Etymology
From Latin 'clamare', meaning 'to cry out, shout'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone shouting or 'exclaiming' their claim for everyone to hear. The root 'clam' relates to shouting.