claim

(noun) an assertion of a right (as to money or property). Example: "His claim asked for damages."

(noun) an assertion that something is true or factual. Examples: "His claim that he was innocent." "Evidence contradicted the government's claims."

(noun) demand for something as rightful or due. Example: "They struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day."

(noun) an informal right to something. Synonyms: title. Examples: "His claim on her attentions." "His title to fame."

(noun) an established or recognized right. Synonyms: title. Examples: "A strong legal claim to the property." "He had no documents confirming his title to his father's estate." "He staked his claim."

(noun) a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty". Synonyms: call.

(verb) assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing. Example: "He claimed that he killed the burglar."

(verb) demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to. Synonyms: lay claim, arrogate. Examples: "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter." "Mr. smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident."

(verb) ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example. Example: "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount."

(verb) lay claim to; as of an idea. Synonyms: take. Example: "She took credit for the whole idea."

(verb) take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. Synonyms: take, exact. Examples: "The accident claimed three lives." "The hard work took its toll on her."