Alleges Meaning in English

word · lemma: allege

US

əˈɫɛdʒəz/, /əˈɫɛdʒɪz

uh-LEJ-iz

UK

ɐlˈɛdʒɪz

uh-LEJ-iz

Definition

To claim or state something as true, often without providing proof, especially in a legal context.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in news, law, or official statements. Implies lack of proof; commonly followed by 'that' and a reported statement. Not used for personal everyday claims.

• Spanish: alegar - afirmar (sin pruebas)
• Portuguese (BR): alegar - afirmar (sem provas)
• Portuguese (PT): alegar - afirmar (sem provas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 声称 - 指控
• Chinese (Traditional): 聲稱 - 指控
• Hindi: आरोप लगाना - दावा करना
• Arabic: يزعم - يدعي
• Bengali: অভিযোগ করে - দাবি করে
• Russian: утверждает - заявляет (без доказательств)
• Japanese: 主張する - 申し立てる
• Vietnamese: cáo buộc - cho rằng
• Korean: 주장하다 - 고소하다
• Turkish: iddia etmek - öne sürmek
• Urdu: الزام لگاتا ہے - دعویٰ کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: cáo buộc - cho rằng

Example Sentences

The report alleges that the company broke the law.

basic

She alleges that she was not paid fairly.

basic

The witness alleges the suspect was at the scene.

basic

The article alleges the mayor took bribes from contractors.

natural

He alleges he was misquoted during the interview.

natural

The lawsuit alleges years of discrimination at the workplace.

natural