Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To state that something is true, often without providing evidence. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
She claimed the little red "dolls" had saved her life.Who claims "divine right" plays with the lightning.All the magazines were claiming him.
Etymology:
From Middle English claimen, from Old French clamer, from Latin clamare meaning to call out or cry out.
Usage Statistics:
117 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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