what does claim mean

The word "claim" can have several meanings depending on the context. Here are the most common ones:

Meanings of "Claim"

1. To state something as true:
   When someone says something is true, often without providing proof.
   Example: She claims that she saw a UFO.

2. To demand or request something as a right:
   To ask for something that you believe belongs to you.
   Example: He claimed his luggage at the airport.

3. To assert ownership or possession:
   To say that something belongs to you.
   Example: They claimed the land as their own.

4. In legal or insurance contexts:
   A formal request for money or property because of a right or loss.
   Example: She filed a claim with the insurance company after the accident.

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