allege
Intermediate/əˈlɛdʒ/
- verb
- To assert, usually without proof
allege in a sentence
- “The policeman had alleged that Marshall committed the crime, but after the investigation turned up no evidence, Marshall was set free.”
- “He alleged that the mayor has accepted bribes.”
- “The mayor is alleged to have accepted bribes.”
- “You allege that she stole a large quantity of money. Do you have any proof?”
What does “allege” mean?
allege (verb) means to assert, usually without proof. It is pronounced /əˈlɛdʒ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "allege" mean?
- allege (verb) means: To assert, usually without proof
- How do you pronounce "allege"?
- "allege" is pronounced /əˈlɛdʒ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "allege" in a sentence?
- Here is "allege" used in a sentence: The policeman had alleged that Marshall committed the crime, but after the investigation turned up no evidence, Marshall was set free.
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