claimed
Translation
to claim, to assert, to demand
Examples
He claimed he was innocent.
He claimed he was innocent.
She claimed the prize money.
She claimed the prize money.
The storm claimed three lives.
The storm claimed three lives.
Grammar Patterns
((that-clause)) to state that something is true He claimed that he was a doctor.
((sth.)) to demand something you have a right to She claimed the money from the insurance company.
((to-inf)) to state that you have done something He claims to know the secret.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assert, declare, allege; Antonyms: deny, disclaim
Etymology
From Latin 'clamare' (to cry out, shout). It's like shouting to assert your right to something.
Memory Tips
When you claim your luggage at the airport, you are publicly declaring "This is mine!"