allege
/əˈlɛdʒ/
Meanings
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Verb
Make a statement or claim that something is true, especially without providing proof.
- "He alleges that the company stole his idea."
- "The defendant in the trial alleges that he acted in self-defense."
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Verb
Accuse or impute (someone) of a fault or offense.
- "The mayor was allegedly taking bribes."
- "The suspect allegedly committed a robbery."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with allegelegacy , reality , sanctity
Variants
List of all variants of allege that leads to same resultallege , alleged , alleges , alleging
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old French 'allegier' meaning 'to lift up, raise, or remove'. It comes from the Latin word 'lēgēre', meaning 'to read'. The modern English word 'allege' is derived from the Old French 'allegier' and the Latin 'lēgēre'.
Trivia
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The word 'allege' is derived from the Old French word 'allegier', which means 'to lift up or remove'.
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The term 'allegro' in music, which comes from the same Latin root as 'allege', means 'quick' or 'lively'.
Related Concepts
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Accusation: A statement or claim that someone has committed a fault or offense.
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Claim: A statement or assertion that something is true, often without proof.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature and art, 'allege' is often used to describe accusations or claims made without solid evidence. In music, the term 'allegro' means 'quick' or 'lively'.
How to Memorize "allege"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of making a claim or accusation. Imagine yourself in a courtroom, making a statement to a judge or jury.
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associate
- Associate the word 'allege' with the idea of making a claim or accusation. Imagine a person pointing a finger and accusing someone else of a wrongdoing.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Alligators Eat Large Fish' to remember the meaning of 'allege': All-egate, or All-edge, a claim.
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