Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Claims.
How to pronounce claims:
US
Claims - as a noun
An assertion of a right (as to money or property)
Example: "His claim asked for damages"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertion9asseveration15averment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An assertion that something is true or factual
Example: "His claim that he was innocent"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertion9asseveration15averment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Demand for something as rightful or due
Example: "They struck in support of their claim for a shorter work day"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An informal right to something
Example: "His claim on her attentions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
title5An established or recognized right
Example: "A strong legal claim to the property"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
title5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legal rightHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Claims - as a verb
Assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
Example: "He claimed that he killed the burglar"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirm14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disclaim13Demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
Example: "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrogate9lay claimHypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forfeit13Ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
Example: "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lay claim to; as of an idea
Example: "She took credit for the whole idea"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take8Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disclaim13Example Sentences
"He made false claims about his experience."
"The company settled all outstanding claims against it."
"The government has paid out millions in compensation claims."
"There are conflicting claims about the origins of the artifact."
"The scientist's claims were proven to be unfounded."
Word Game Points
Is CLAIMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, claims is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLAIMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CLAIMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, claims is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLAIMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CLAIMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, claims is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLAIMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
