alleges Definition
to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.
Using alleges: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alleges" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company alleges that he stole trade secrets.
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She alleged that he had sexually harassed her.
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The police allege that he committed the crime.
alleges Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with alleges
Example
The company is alleging fraud against its former CEO.
to claim that someone has engaged in inappropriate behavior
Example
The teacher was alleged to have engaged in misconduct with a student.
to claim that someone has been discriminated against based on their race, gender, or other characteristic
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The employee is alleging discrimination by their employer.
Origins of alleges
from Old French 'allegier', meaning 'to lighten'
Summary: alleges in Brief
'Alleges' [əˈlɛdʒɪz] means to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The company alleges that he stole trade secrets.' Other phrases include 'allege fraud,' 'allege misconduct,' and 'allege discrimination.' Synonyms include 'accuse,' 'charge,' and 'impeach.'
