No. 8,862 in Russian
претендовать
To claim, aspire to, or seek.
In a sentence
Я претендую на должность менеджера в компании.
I am applying for the position of manager in the company.
Here, 'претендовать' is used to mean 'to apply' or 'to strive for a position or role, indicating an active interest and eligibility for the role.
Он всегда претендует на роль лидера в группе.
He always claims the role of leader in the group.
In this sentence, 'претендовать' implies asserting oneself as eligible or suitable for a certain role, highlighting one's desire to take on that responsibility.
Эта работа претендует на звание лучшей картины года.
This work strives for the title of best picture of the year.
Here, 'претендовать' is used to indicate aspiring or aiming to achieve recognition or a specific accolade.
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