Basic Details
Word: Claim
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: To state that something is true or a demand for something that is rightfully yours.
Synonyms: Assert, demand, declare
Antonyms: Deny, reject, renounce
Idioms and Phrases
- Claim to fame: A special achievement or quality that makes someone famous. Example: "His claim to fame is winning the national spelling bee."
- Make a claim: To assert something as a fact, often in a formal way. Example: "She made a claim for the lost luggage at the airport."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to claim her prize after winning the art competition.
Example 2: The scientist made a bold claim that could change the way we understand gravity.
Example 3: After the storm, we had to claim insurance for the damaged roof.
Fun Fact
The word "claim" comes from the Latin word "clamare", which means "to shout". It evolved to mean stating something emphatically or declaring something confidently.
Famous Quote
"The only way to deal with this world is to claim your own power." — Leah Raedeke
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "claim" mean?
a) To play a game
b) To state that something is true
c) To eat food
d) To run fast
Answer: b) To state that something is true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "claim"?
a) Assert
b) Relax
c) Ignore
d) Forget
Answer: a) Assert
3. What is an antonym of "claim"?
a) Accept
b) Deny
c) Request
d) Explain
Answer: b) Deny
4. Which sentence uses "claim" correctly?
a) They claim their right to the land after years of hard work.
b) She claims to paint the picture better than anyone else.
c) They claim I must run faster than a cheetah.
d) He claims a sandwich for lunch.
Answer: a) They claim their right to the land after years of hard work.
5. What does the idiom "claim to fame" mean?
a) A place to visit
b) A notable achievement
c) A type of music
d) A secret recipe
Answer: b) A notable achievement
