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she claims that vs she makes out that

Both "she claims that" and "she makes out that" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "She claims that" is more commonly used and is a straightforward way to indicate that someone is stating something as true. On the other hand, "she makes out that" can imply that the person is portraying something in a certain way, which may or may not be accurate.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1424 views

she claims that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is stating something as true.

This phrase is used to introduce a statement that someone asserts as true or factual.

Examples:

She claims that she saw a UFO last night.
He claims that he can speak five languages fluently.
The company claims that their product is the best on the market.
She claims that she has never been to Europe.
The witness claims that he saw the suspect leaving the scene.

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She claims (that) the landlord owes her money. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. — often followed by to + verb .
Jan 22, 2016 ... She Claims That She Was a 'Pawn' Who Was Tricked by Lawyers Seeking to Legalize Abortion. This Is Her Shocking Story. Jan. 22, 2016 ...
She claims that she is related to the author. / The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river. / The government's claim that it would ...
My coworker claims she has a weak immune system. She claims that since she always gets sick, she also makes other people sick easily. Is this true?

Alternatives:

she asserts that
she states that
she insists that
she maintains that
she avers that

she makes out that

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It implies that the person is portraying something in a certain way, which may or may not be accurate.

This phrase is used to suggest that someone is presenting a particular view or impression, often with the implication that it may not be entirely truthful.

Examples:

She makes out that she is too busy to help, but I think she just doesn't want to.
He makes out that he is an expert in the field, but his knowledge is limited.
The politician makes out that he cares about the environment, but his actions say otherwise.
She makes out that she is a great cook, but her dishes are often bland.
He makes out that he is a generous person, but he rarely helps others.

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She has two parents that are famous and they allow their precious child to dress in dowdy attire.M+4. V2 Comments. 16VoteEShe makes out that she is a victim.
I'm sure the way she makes out that Mr. Mellors was one of those low, beastly men with women, is simply shocking. And people are only too ready to believe ...
Sep 11, 2015 ... At first, she makes out that it's a promotion, rather than a step sideways. But she comes clean, admitting to Mo that she came close to losing her ...
Oct 9, 2015 ... ... your dreaming my dream' I'm paraphrasing but essentially she makes out that snake is hallucinating by refusing to see her for what she really ...

Alternatives:

she portrays that
she presents that
she depicts that
she conveys that
she suggests that

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