What is the past tense of "claim"?

The past simple of "claim" is "claimed". She claimed that she had never seen the document before.

What is the past participle of "claim"?

The past participle of "claim" is "claimed". Use it after have/has/had: "I have claimed".

What is a common mistake with "claim"?

Wrong: "She claim that it is true.". Correct: "She claims that it is true.". Third person singular needs 's' added to the verb.

Conjugation of "Claim" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: Is "claim" regular or irregular?

"Claim" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

Q: How do you pronounce "claim"?

/kleɪm/ — Rhymes with 'name' and 'game'. The 'ai' makes the long 'ay' sound.

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All 12 Tenses of "Claim"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "claim" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I claim`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I claimed`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will claim`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am claiming`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was claiming`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be claiming`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have claimed`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had claimed`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have claimed`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been claiming`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been claiming`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been claiming`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Claim" — Claimed

The past simple of "claim" is "claimed" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

She claimed that she had never seen the document before. B1
The company claimed responsibility for the environmental damage. B1

Past Participle of "Claim" — Claimed

The past participle of "claim" is "claimed" — the same form as the past simple, since "claim" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have claimed") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was claimed").

She claimed that she had never seen the document before. B1
The company claimed responsibility for the environmental damage. B1

Is "Claim" Regular or Irregular?

"Claim" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "claimed". The 3rd-person singular present is "claims" and the gerund/present participle is "claiming".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Claim" and Its Forms

Claim: /kleɪm/ — Stress pattern: O

Rhymes with 'name' and 'game'. The 'ai' makes the long 'ay' sound.

Common mispronunciation of "claim"

Some learners pronounce it like 'clame' without the 'ay' sound.

How to Use "Claim" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use claim when you want to say someone states something as true. Often used with that-clauses or to-infinitives.

S + V + that-clause
S + V + to-infinitive
S + V + noun

Example Sentences with "Claim" in Different Tenses

Simple Past: She claimed that she had never seen the document before. B1

Common Collocations with "Claim"

claim responsibility
stake a claim
claim victory
file a claim
claim ownership

When to Use "Claim" vs Similar Verbs

"claim" vs "complain"

both start with 'cl' but complain means to express dissatisfaction

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

assert — for making a confident statement with evidence
allege — when the claim is not yet proven or
declare — for formal public statements or announcements

Antonyms: deny, disavow, disclaim

Common Mistakes with "Claim"

Wrong: She claim often.
Correct: She claims often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Claim"

from Old French 'clamer', meaning to cry out or call

Conjugation Tables for "Claim"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not claim · He does not claim
Simple past: I did not claim · She did not claim
Present perfect: I have not claimed · He has not claimed

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you claim? · Does he claim?
Simple past: Did you claim?
Present perfect: Have you claimed?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is claimed
Simple past passive: It was claimed
Present perfect passive: It has been claimed

Frequently Asked Questions About "Claim"

Is "claim" regular or irregular?: "claim" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "claimed".
What is the past tense of "claim"?: The simple past of "claim" is "claimed".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "claim"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I claim every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am claiming right now."