claim
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5He 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.
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.
I'm claiming the front seat of the car!
I am taking the front seat of the car!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.
Quiz rápido
If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: claim
Exemplos
He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
everydayHe says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.
formalThe company states that the new car is the safest on the road.
I'm claiming the front seat of the car!
informalI am taking the front seat of the car!
Some scientists claim that the temperature will rise by two degrees.
academicSome scientists state that the temperature will rise by two degrees.
Please remember to claim your travel expenses before the end of the month.
businessPlease remember to ask for your travel money back before the end of the month.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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.
Frequentemente confundido com
'State' is a neutral way to say something, while 'claim' suggests the statement might not be true or needs proof.
Notas de uso
Use 'claim' when you want to report what someone says while remaining neutral about whether it is actually true.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget to use 'that' after claim (e.g., 'He claims he is rich' is better as 'He claims that he is rich').
Dica de memorização
Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French word 'clamer', which comes from the Latin 'clamare', meaning 'to shout or call out'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking countries, making an 'insurance claim' is a standard process after an accident or theft.
Quiz rápido
If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: claim
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