Allege and Contend

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Allege

Allege verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Usage example: alleged that the restaurant chain was engaging in discriminatory hiring practices
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Contend is a synonym for allege in affirm topic. In some cases you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Allege", when it comes to topics like claim, approve, announce, assert. popular alternative

Contend

Contend verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.
Usage example: contended that his opponent was wrong about practically everything
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Allege is a synonym for contend in assert topic. You can use "Allege" instead a verb "Contend", if it concerns topics such as argue, affirm, approve, announce. popular alternative

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