Synonyms for lay claim

Most common

claim · arrogate

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To state that something belongs to oneself.

   Spencer University lays claim to the recently published discovery.

Example sentences

• claim They may properly claim the protection of the law.

By length

5 letters

claim¹

8 letters

arrogate³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (arrogate³ = 3 syllables).