allege
Translation
to allege, to claim, to assert
Examples
They allege that he stole the money.
They allege that he stole the money.
He is alleged to have committed the crime.
He is alleged to have committed the crime.
The alleged thief was arrested.
The alleged thief was arrested.
Grammar Patterns
((to allege)) ((that...)) to claim that something is true without proof They allege that he stole the money.
((sb./sth.)) ((is alleged)) ((to-inf)) to be claimed to have done something He is alleged to have committed the crime.
((to allege)) ((sth.)) to claim something as a fact He alleged discrimination by the company.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'allegare' meaning 'to adduce in evidence'. It's formed from 'ad-' (to) + 'legare' (to send on a mission).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'a ledge'. Imagine someone standing on a ledge, making a bold claim without solid proof to stand on.