allege
/əˈlɛd͡ʒ/verb
High School
1
To state under oath, to plead.
2
To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.
3
To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.
4
To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#archaic#obsolete