What does allege mean?
Allege means (obsolete, transitive) To state under oath, to plead..
Allege
/əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ · verb
Meaning
(obsolete, transitive) To state under oath, to plead..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete, transitive) To state under oath, to plead.
- (archaic) To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.
- (transitive) To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.
- (transitive) To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.
- (obsolete) To lighten, diminish.
Example Sentences
I will further alleage a storie[…]to make us palpably feele his naturall condition.
The agency alleged that my credit history had problems.
and suffir never your soveraynté to be alledged with your subjects,
Hart that is inly hurt, is greatly eased / With hope of thing, that may allegge his smart[…].
Synonyms for allege
Antonyms for allege
Related Words
Word Forms
- alleges
- alleging
- alleged
- alleadge
- alledg
- alledge
- allegge
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for allege?
Common synonyms include plead, aver, say.
What is the opposite of allege?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use allege in a sentence?
I will further alleage a storie[…]to make us palpably feele his naturall condition.
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