To assert or affirm strongly; to state as a fact or as one's belief. verb
She claimed that she had seen a UFO.
The scientist claimed that his theory was correct.
To demand or request something as one's own or one's due. verb
He claimed his inheritance after his father's death.
The company claimed compensation for the damages.
A demand for something as rightful or due. noun
His claim to the throne was disputed.
She filed a claim for unemployment benefits.
A statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it. noun
The politician's claim was met with skepticism.
The company's claim of being environmentally friendly was questioned.