claimed

6 definitions • 11 examples

past simple and past participle of

to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:

[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.

[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.

All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.

claim responsibility An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.

If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.

to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it:

The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.

When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne.

to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it:

claim benefits The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month.

claim for Don't forget to claim for your travel expenses after the interview.

claim on UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.

UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back.

to make an official request for money after an accident or a bad event, from the person who caused you harm:

She sued her employer for emotional distress, claiming damages of more than £20,000.