-claim 為動詞字尾，表”宣稱”。
英文相似單字，真的很像以至於我們常常記錯意思，統整與 -claim相似單字如下:
claim |
v. 聲稱; 要求All parties have claimed success in yesterday’s elections. |
acclaim |
v. 稱讚The album was critically acclaimed, but sold badly. |
declaim |
v. 慷慨陳詞It would be difficult for people to declaim against the government. |
disclaim |
v. 否認; 棄權We disclaim all responsibility for this disaster. |
exclaim |
v. 驚叫She exclaimed in delight upon hearing the news. |
proclaim |
v. 宣告All the citizens have proclaimed their loyalty to the government. |
reclaim |
v. 要求收回You’ll be able to reclaim the tax on all goods that you buy. |
