Claimed
/kleɪmd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence; to demand something as one's rightful due.
/kleɪmd/
To state that something is true
He claimed victory in the election.
💡 Simply: To say that something is true, even if you don't have proof. Like, if you said you won the lottery, you're *claiming* you won, even if you haven't shown anyone the ticket!
👶 For kids: To say something is yours or true.
More Examples
They claimed responsibility for the bombing.
How It's Used
"He claimed ownership of the land."
"She claimed to have seen a ghost."
To take possession of something, especially after an effort to obtain it.
/kleɪmd/
To take or get something as one's own.
She claimed her luggage at baggage claim.
💡 Simply: To take something as yours. Like grabbing a cookie from the jar—you're *claiming* that cookie!
👶 For kids: To get something for yourself.
More Examples
He claimed the reward.
How It's Used
"He claimed his prize."
Idioms & expressions
lay claim to
To assert ownership or right to something.
"Several countries lay claim to that territory."
From Middle English *claymen, from Old French *clamer (to cry out, shout), from Latin *clamare.
The word 'claimed' has been used in similar ways throughout history, often in legal and political contexts.
Memory tip
Think of someone loudly proclaiming their rights.