Claim/kleɪm/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/2Entitlement Expression Use 'claim' to express a strong belief in your entitlement to something. After years of hard work, he claimed the promotion as his due. Pro Tip 2/2Assertive Tone When demanding something, 'claim' has an assertive, confident tone. She walked in and claimed the best seat without hesitation.