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Alleged vs Emphasise - What's the difference?

alleged | emphasise |

As verbs the difference between alleged and emphasise

is that alleged is (allege) while emphasise is (british).

As an adjective alleged

is contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; foolish.

alleged

English

Verb

(head)
  • (allege)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; foolish

    • Anagrams

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    emphasise

    English

    Verb

    (emphasis)
  • (British)

    • Usage notes

    The "s" spelling has co-existed with the "z" spelling for at least 150 years (Thackeray wrote emphasised ), and is becoming more common in the UK, with the "z" spelling gradually falling out of usage. British English forms