noun:a statement that something is true, often without proof
The scientist's claim that the particle could travel faster than light sparked heated debate.
noun:a demand for something regarded as one's right, such as payment or compensation
After the accident, she filed a claim with the insurance company for the damages.
noun:a legal right to property, title, or a privilege
The explorer made a claim on the uninhabited island for his sponsoring nation.
verb:to assert that something is true, typically without providing evidence or proof
She claims to have seen a rare bird in the garden this morning.
verb:to demand or request something as a right, often formally
The workers will claim overtime pay for the extra hours they logged.
verb:to cause the loss of someone's life
The earthquake claimed thousands of lives.
