grammar · neutral
be claimed to + V
used to report that someone has asserted something; often implies the statement may be disputed
Examples
“The device is claimed to reduce energy use by up to 30%.”
“The new supplement is claimed to improve concentration.”
“He is claimed to have connections in the industry.”
Band 8 sentence
“The supplement is widely claimed to boost cognitive performance, although independent studies remain limited.”
Collocations
- is widely claimed to + V
- has been claimed to + V
Common mistakes
The product claimed to cure headaches.→The product is claimed to cure headaches.
Say it for a higher band
5someone says + clause→6it is claimed that + clause→7+be claimed to + V
Synonyms
is alleged to + V
Easily confused
be alleged to + V
“He is alleged to have committed the offence.”
be reported to + V
“The scientist is reported to be conducting further trials.”
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