allege
Translation
to claim, to assert, to state without proof
Examples
He alleged that he was unfairly dismissed.
He alleged that he was unfairly dismissed.
The company is alleged to have broken the law.
The company is alleged to have broken the law.
Grammar Patterns
((that...)) to claim that... He alleged that he was unfairly dismissed.
((sb./sth.)) ((to-inf)) to claim sb./sth. did sth. The company is alleged to have broken the law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: claim, assert, state; Antonyms: deny, refute
Etymology
From Latin 'allegare' (to adduce as evidence), from ad- ('to') + legare ('to send').
Memory Tips
Think of making a 'legal' claim, but without solid proof yet. It sounds a bit like 'a-legal'.