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allege vs claim
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| allegeverb/əˈledʒ/ | Meaning to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without having proved it | Goes with allege that | Example The report alleges that the company hid the risks from its customers. |
| claimverb/kleɪm/ | Meaning to say that something is true, often without showing proof | Goes with — | Example He claims that he never received the message. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The investors fraud by the former directors.