A2 verb ニュートラル #410 よく出る

claim

/kleɪm/

To state that something is true or a fact, even if it has not been proven yet. It also means to officially demand something that you believe belongs to you, like money or a prize.

例文

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1

He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

He says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

2

The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.

The company states that the new car is the safest on the road.

3

I'm claiming the front seat of the car!

I am taking the front seat of the car!

語族

名詞
claim
Verb
claim
形容詞
claimable
関連
claimant
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.

クイックテスト

If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.

正解!

正解は: claim

例文

1

He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

everyday

He says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.

2

The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.

formal

The company states that the new car is the safest on the road.

3

I'm claiming the front seat of the car!

informal

I am taking the front seat of the car!

4

Some scientists claim that the temperature will rise by two degrees.

academic

Some scientists state that the temperature will rise by two degrees.

5

Please remember to claim your travel expenses before the end of the month.

business

Please remember to ask for your travel money back before the end of the month.

語族

名詞
claim
Verb
claim
形容詞
claimable
関連
claimant

よく使う組み合わせ

claim responsibility To say that you did something (usually something bad or important).
claim a prize To officially ask for a reward you have won.
claim a refund To ask for your money back for a product.
claim benefit To ask the government for financial help.
insurance claim A request for payment from an insurance company.

よく使うフレーズ

make a claim

To formally ask for something (like money from insurance).

lay claim to

To say that something belongs to you.

stake a claim

To show clearly that you want something for yourself.

よく混同される語

claim vs state

'State' is a neutral way to say something, while 'claim' suggests the statement might not be true or needs proof.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'claim' when you want to report what someone says while remaining neutral about whether it is actually true.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to use 'that' after claim (e.g., 'He claims he is rich' is better as 'He claims that he is rich').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.

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語源

Derived from the Old French word 'clamer', which comes from the Latin 'clamare', meaning 'to shout or call out'.

文法パターン

claim + that clause (He claims that...) claim + to infinitive (She claims to be...) claim + noun (Claim a prize)
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking countries, making an 'insurance claim' is a standard process after an accident or theft.

クイックテスト

If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.

正解!

正解は: claim

関連単語

pale

A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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