1. past tense of claim; stated or asserted that something is true
2. past tense of claim; demanded or requested something as one’s right
3. past tense of claim; took possession of something

Examples

• She claimed she had never seen the document before.
• The company claimed responsibility for the environmental damage.
• He claimed his inheritance after his father’s death.
• The rebels claimed control of the capital city.
• The athlete claimed the gold medal in record time.
• They claimed their luggage at the airport carousel.
• The lawyer claimed damages on behalf of his client.