Top synonyms for “claim”: arrogate, call, exact, lay claim, take, title.
Definitions
- (noun)demand for something as rightful or due“they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day”
- (noun)an informal right to something“his claim on her attentions”
- (noun)an established or recognized right“a strong legal claim to the property”
- (noun)an assertion of a right (as to money or property)“his claim asked for damages”
- (noun)an assertion that something is true or factual“his claim that he was innocent”
- (noun)a demand especially in the phrase“the call of duty”
- (verb)take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs“the accident claimed three lives”
- (verb)assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing“He claimed that he killed the burglar”
- (verb)lay claim to; as of an idea“She took credit for the whole idea”
- (verb)ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example“They claimed on the maximum allowable amount”
- (verb)demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to“He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "claim"?
Common synonyms for "claim" include arrogate, call, exact, lay claim, take, title. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "claim"?
Antonyms for "claim" include disclaim, forfeit. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "claim" mean?
demand for something as rightful or due Example: "they struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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