claim
gb/klˈeɪm/ us/klˈeɪm/
B1
Англійська
~ 900
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Say something is true
To say that something is true, even if you cannot prove it.
Модель уживання:
to claim (that) [clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'claim' with 'complain'; 'claim' means to say something is true, while 'complain' means to express dissatisfaction.
Синоніми
assert (Slightly more formal and confident in tone.)
Антоніми
deny (To state that something is not true.)
Словосполучення
claim responsibility
|claim innocence
|claim victory
|claim ownership
Теми
communication
|law
|media
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She claims she saw him at the station.
- The company claims its product is the best on the market.
- He claimed he had never met her before.
- The witness claimed to have heard a gunshot.
Навчальні приклади
- She claims she is a doctor.
- He claims he knows the answer.
- They claim the movie is very good.
- I claim I saw a big bird.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
Statement that something is true
A sentence where someone says something is true, even if they have no proof.
Модель уживання:
a claim that [clause]
Синоніми
assertion (More formal; often used in academic or legal contexts.)
Антоніми
denial (A statement saying something is not true.)
Словосполучення
make a claim
|false claim
|support a claim
|prove a claim
Теми
communication
|law
|media
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The claim that the earth is flat has been disproven.
- Her claim of ownership was challenged in court.
- He made a claim about the company's profits.
Навчальні приклади
- Her claim is not true.
- The claim is false.
- I do not believe his claim.
- She made a claim about the car.
Дієслово
B1
action
3
Ask for what is yours
To ask for something because you think it belongs to you or you should get it.
Модель уживання:
to claim [something] from [someone/place]
Синоніми
demand (Stronger and more forceful than 'claim'.)
Антоніми
relinquish (To give up something you have a right to.)
Словосполучення
claim damages
|claim a refund
|claim benefits
Теми
law
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- You can claim your prize at the front desk.
- She claimed her luggage at the airport.
- They claimed compensation for the delay.
Навчальні приклади
- I will claim my bag now.
- She claimed her money from the bank.
- You can claim your ticket here.
Іменник
B1
entity
4
Official request for money/property
A formal request for money or things you think you should get.
Модель уживання:
a claim for [something]
Синоніми
application (In some contexts; more general and less tied to rights.)
Антоніми
withdrawal (The act of taking back or removing a request.)
Словосполучення
insurance claim
|compensation claim
|file a claim
Теми
law
|business
|finance
Приклади
- He filed a claim for unemployment benefits.
- The insurance company processed her claim quickly.
- They rejected his claim for compensation.
Навчальні приклади
- I made a claim for my lost bag.
- She filed a claim for money.
- We sent a claim to the company.
Дієслово
B2
action
5
Take control or cause harm/death
To take something, especially in a way that causes damage or death.
Модель уживання:
to claim [someone/something]
Синоніми
take (Very general; 'claim' adds formality and gravity.)
Антоніми
spare (To avoid harming or killing.)
Словосполучення
claim lives
|claim victims
Теми
disasters
|war
|nature
|health
Приклади
- The earthquake claimed hundreds of lives.
- The fire claimed two buildings in the town.
- The disease has claimed many victims.
Навчальні приклади
- The storm claimed many lives.
- The fire claimed two houses.
- War claims many people every year.
Граматика
Словникова форма
claim
IPA
GB/klˈeɪm/
US/klˈeɪm/
Склади й наголос
claim (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (claim)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: claim
- Plural: claims
Verb
- Base: claim
- 3rd Person Singular: claims
- Present Participle: claiming
- Past: claimed
Споріднені слова
Forms
claims
noun
claiming
verb
claimed
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disclaim
verb C1
unclaimed
adjective
Advanced or less common
reclamation
noun
Вирази
lay claim to
1/lˈeɪ klˈeɪm tə/
fixed phrase
Say you own/have rights to something
To say that you own something or have the right to it.
Приклади
- Several countries lay claim to the island.
- She laid claim to the invention after it became popular.
stake a claim
1/stˈeɪk ə klˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
Clearly assert your right to something
To clearly say that something should be yours or that you should have it.
Приклади
- He staked a claim to the empty seat by putting his bag on it.
- The team staked their claim as championship contenders with a big win.
claim to fame
1/klˈeɪm tə fˈeɪm/
idiom
informal
Reason for being famous/well-known
The main reason someone or something is famous or known.
Приклади
- Her only claim to fame is that she once met a movie star.
- The town's claim to fame is its giant cheese festival.
claim to fame
2/klˈeɪm tə fˈeɪm/
idiom
reason someone is known
The main thing that makes a person, place, or thing special or well known.
Приклади
- Her main claim to fame is that she once sang with a famous band.
- The town’s only claim to fame is its giant cheese festival.
- His claim to fame is designing the company’s first successful app.