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verb
(TO ASSERT OWNERSHIP OR RIGHT)
He claims the last piece of cake. - Er beansprucht das letzte Stück Kuchen.
(TO ASK FOR SOMETHING FORCEFULLY)
The workers demand better working conditions. - Die Arbeiter beanspruchen bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
(TO NEED SOMETHING FOR A PURPOSE)
The project requires a lot of time and effort. - Das Projekt beansprucht viel Zeit und Mühe.
(TO STATE A FACT CONFIDENTLY)
He asserts that his idea is the best. - Er beansprucht, dass seine Idee die beste ist.