claimed
kleɪmd
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Definition of claimed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
assertionasserted as true without proof
  • The claimed benefits of the product were not scientifically proven.
alleged asserted
2.
ownershiptaken as one's own
  • The claimed territory was a point of contention between the two countries.
appropriated owned possessed
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Origin of claimed

Latin, clamare (to shout)

Terms with claimed included in their meaning

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takenadj.
ownership
already claimed or occupied by someone
crime
territory claimed by a gang
availability
not available because claimed by someone
territory
claimed by more than one sovereign state
false behavior
acting against claimed beliefs or pretending to be virtuous
medical
remedy claimed to have extraordinary healing powers
reserved
claimed, reserved, or occupied by someone
self-proclaimed
claimed by oneself without external validation

Examples of claimed in a sentence

  • Her claimed innocence was doubted by many.
  • The claimed land was disputed by the neighbors.
  • The claimed prize was never delivered to the winner.

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  1. French:prétendu, pris, ...
  2. German:behauptet, beansprucht, ...
  3. Italian:asseriti, rivendicato, ...
  4. Spanish:afirmado, demandado, ...
  5. Portuguese:alegado, reivindicado, ...
  6. Chinese:声称的, 声称拥有的, ...
  7. Japanese:主張された, 要求された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدَّعى, مُطالَبٌ بِه, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִטְעָן, נִתְבָּע, ...
  10. Russian:заявленные, заявленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заявлений, захоплений, ...
  12. Hindi:कथित, दावा किया हुआ, ...
claim
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Definition of claim - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
assertionstate something as true without evidence
  • She claimed she saw a ghost.
assert declare maintain
2.
entitlementdemand something as deserved or needed
  • She claimed her right to speak.
assert demand
3.
legalTECH.demand compensation or damages legallyTECH.
  • They claimed damages in court.
allege assert demand

Noun

1.
assertionstatement of something as a fact
  • His claim of innocence was not believed by the jury..
assertion declaration
2.
request rightdemand for something believed to be due
  • He made a claim for the lost package.
assertion demand request
3.
lawsuitTECH.legal demand for compensation or damagesTECH.
  • The company faced a claim for damages.
application demand request
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Expressions with claim

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cause people to die, usually in an accident or disaster
The earthquake claimed many lives.
say you have a right to something or demand it
She laid claim to the land after her uncle died.
cause the death of people or animals
The earthquake claimed the lives of many residents.
reason for being well-known or recognized
Her main claim to fame is her Olympic gold medal.
assert a right to something
She staked a claim to the leadership position in the group.
sounds untrue or lacks sincerity or truth
This claim rings hollow to many listeners.

Origin of claim

Latin, clamare (to shout)

Examples of claim in a sentence

  • They claimed the house was haunted.
  • He claimed the inheritance left by his uncle.
  • They claimed compensation for the damages.
  • The company claimed compensation for the breach of contract.
  • She claimed her rights in the legal dispute.
  • He claimed the trophy with pride.

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  1. French:prétendre, affirmation, ...
  2. German:behaupten, Behauptung, ...
  3. Italian:affermare, dichiarazione, ...
  4. Spanish:afirmar, afirmación, ...
  5. Portuguese:afirmar, afirmação, ...
  6. Chinese:声称, 声明, ...
  7. Japanese:主張する, 主張, ...
  8. Arabic:ادَّعَى, اِدِّعاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִטְעוֹן, טְעָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:утверждать, заявление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заявляти, заява, ...
  12. Hindi:दावा करना, दावा, ...
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