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allege

/əˈledʒ/
a · llege ə · ˈledʒ
English Definition
v. assert without proof
中文释义
断言,声称
Significado en Español
afirmar, alegar
한국어 뜻
주장하다, 단언하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khẳng định, tuyên bố
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Example Sentence

He is alleged to have stolen the money.

他被指控偷钱。

Synonyms
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al(to)+lege(say)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to “allege”: The lawyer decided to ______ that her client was not present at the scene of the crime.

  1. A claim
  2. B admit
  3. C avoid
  4. D understand
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A — claim. “allege” means v. assert without proof

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The article dared to ______ that the official had accepted bribes.

  1. A prove
  2. B confirm
  3. C allege
  4. D verify
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C — allege. “allege” means v. assert without proof

Common questions about “allege”

What does “allege” mean?

allege — v. assert without proof. In Chinese: 断言,声称.

How do you pronounce “allege”?

allege is pronounced /əˈledʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · llege.

How do you use “allege” in a sentence?

He is alleged to have stolen the money. (他被指控偷钱。)

What are synonyms for “allege”?

claim, assert — all close in meaning to allege (v. assert without proof).

Is “allege” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. allege appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “allege”?

al(to)+lege(say)

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