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[kleɪm] verb I
1) [T] to say that something is true, even though there is no definite proof
He claims he is innocent.[/ex]
The organization claims to represent more than 20, 000 firms.[/ex]
2) [I/T] to ask for something that belongs to you, or to ask for something that you have a right to
The back of the form tells you how to claim your refund.[/ex]
Has anyone claimed the wallet I handed in yesterday?[/ex]
She claimed political asylum in 1986.[/ex]
3) [T] if war, disease, or an accident claims someone's life, they die as a result of it
The flood has now claimed over 500 lives.[/ex]
4) [T] to need something such as your attention or time
Several more urgent matters were claiming her attention.[/ex]
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claim credit/responsibility/victory etc — to say that you have achieved or done something[/ex]
I can't claim all the credit for our success.[/ex]
II
noun [C]
claim */*/*/[kleɪm]
1) a statement that something is true but with no definite proof
claims of bullying[/ex]
I don't believe his claim that he fought in Vietnam.[/ex]
2) an official request for something that you believe you have a right to
an insurance claim[/ex]
a claim for asylum[/ex]
3) a legal or moral right to something
She has no claim on her husband's estate.[/ex]
4) claim on sth a right to someone's attention, love etc
There are so many competing claims on our attention these days.[/ex]
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claim to fame — often humorous the thing that makes a person or place famous or interesting[/ex]

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