Synonyms for

Claimed

Verb / kleɪmd / Another word for claimed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To state that something is true or belongs to someone

Synonyms & similar words

claim disclaim exact arrogate forfeit take layclaim asserted avowed professed maintained alleged declared stated affirmed averred pronounced announced proclaimed acknowledged admitted confessed owned accepted recognized agreed vouched

Synonyms by register

Formal

asserted maintained professed avowed

Informal

said stated argued declared

Literary

professed averred

Antonyms

disputed denied rejected relinquished abandoned withdrawn

Common collocations

  • claimed ownership
  • claimed responsibility
  • claimed victory
  • claimed to be
  • claimed the throne
  • claimed damages
  • claimed innocence

Word family

noun claim
verb claim
adjective claimed

Usage note

As a past participle, 'claimed' often implies an assertion that may or may not be true. It can also be used to indicate ownership or entitlement.

Example sentences

  1. He claimed he won the race.
  2. She claimed the lost wallet.
  3. The company claimed that their product was the best.
  4. The man claimed to be a prince.
  5. The thief claimed the stolen jewelry was a gift.

Quotes

  • I have claimed that escape is one of the main functions of fairy-stories. - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • I claimed identity as Jewish musicians for political reasons, because most of us were touring in Germany and, at that time, twelve years ago, there was a lot of anti-Semitism. - John Zorn
  • It's not always the case that when you're popular, you're not writing good music, or when you're writing good music, you're not popular. I think we have to find a way to claim both sides. - Yo-Yo Ma

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