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What is another word for Allegedly? – 118 Allegedly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    supposedly reportedly allegedly apparently seemingly presumably ostensibly supposedly professedly purportedly nominally reputedly putatively so-called claimed declared stated affirmed asserted avowed confessed admitted acknowledged recognized attested certified verified confirmed authenticated

    Meaning of Allegedly

    The primary meaning of the word "allegedly" is to indicate that something is claimed to be true, but has not been proven.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, "allegedly" is an adverb that means "according to what is claimed, but not necessarily true".
    • * It is used to express that a statement or claim has been made, but its validity or accuracy has not been confirmed.

    Etymology of Allegedly

    The word "allegedly" has its roots in the Latin word "allegare", which means "to send for, summon, or cite".
    The Latin word is a combination of "ad" (to) and "legare" (to send), and it is related to the Old French word "allegier", which means "to claim or assert".
    The word "allegedly" entered the English language in the 15th century, and it has been used to express doubt or uncertainty about a claim or statement.

    Example Uses

    • The company allegedly misled investors about its financial situation.
    • * The suspect was allegedly seen near the scene of the crime.
    • * The new policy allegedly aims to reduce carbon emissions.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    undoubtedly certainly definitely clearly obviously plainly unmistakably unquestionably indisputably incontrovertibly irrefutably demonstrably verifiably authentically genuinely truly actually really inarguably indisputably unarguably

    Related Nouns

    accusation allegation claim statement assertion declaration affirmation confession admission acknowledgement recognition attestation certification verification confirmation authentication testimony evidence proof circumstance situation condition

    Related Verbs

    accuse allege claim state assert declare affirm confess admit acknowledge recognize attest certify verify confirm authenticate testify prove demonstrate show establish substantiate

    Related Adjectives

    alleged claimed supposed presumed ostensible nominal reputed putative so-called professed confessed admitted acknowledged recognized attested certified verified confirmed authenticated true genuine real actual undeniable