0 past simple and past participle of claim --
1 to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it: --
[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him.
An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.
2 to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it: --
The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.
When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne.
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen sharply this month.
Don't forget to claim (for) your travelling expenses after the interview.
UK When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.
UK If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back.
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
We kunnen het stap voor stap voltooien, hoe lang de weg ook is en het kan niet worden voltooid, hoe kort de weg ook is, als je niet eens je voetafdruk markeert.