claim

[kleym] / kleɪm /

NOUN

property, right demanded or reserved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allegation application assertion call case demand interest petition plea request requirement suit

STRONG

affirmation birthright counterclaim declaration dibs due entreaty lien part postulation prerogative pretense pretension privilege profession protestation reclamation requisition title ultimatum

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

denial honesty truth

VERB

demand, maintain property or right

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege ask assert believe call for challenge collect declare defend hold insist need take

STRONG

adduce advance exact hit justify knock postulate pretend profess pronounce require requisition solicit uphold vindicate

WEAK

have dibs on something hit up hold out for lay claim to pick up pop the question stake out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon answer deny desert disbelieve forsake give quit reject repudiate stop

STRONG

conceal hide

WEAK

disclaim question

Example Sentences

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Some will argue that any new claim violates the spirit of the Antarctic Treaty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Bianco has said he wants to “determine the validity” of that claim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The company’s claim to fame is its founding team.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A defence filed by the Home Office said the claim was "baseless" and without merit, with no conflict of interest.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Teddy announces, but the girl sprints over to claim the driver’s seat before he can get there.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison