Synonyms for

Purported

Verb / pɜ:ˈpɔ:rtɪd / Another word for purported — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

claimed or said to be true or real, but often without proof

Synonyms & similar words

purpose propose purport aim alleged supposed claimed professed ostensible putative presumed assumed declared avowed proclaimed self-styled so-called unproven untested unverified unconfirmed unsubstantiated questionable dubious

Synonyms by register

Formal

alleged claimed supposed ostensible

Informal

said to be supposedly reportedly as if

Literary

feigned seeming professed

Antonyms

verified proven confirmed established actual real authentic

Common collocations

  • purported to be
  • purported to have
  • purported killer
  • purported owner
  • purported evidence
  • purported to mean
  • purported to suggest

Word family

noun purport
verb purport
adverb purportedly

Usage note

Often used to express doubt or skepticism about a claim. It implies that something is claimed to be true but may not be.

Example sentences

  1. The newspaper article purported that a UFO was seen in the sky last night.
  2. The company's purported benefits of their new product were not supported by any scientific evidence.
  3. The purported mastermind behind the crime was apprehended by the police.
  4. The purported cure for the disease turned out to be a scam.
  5. The purported expert turned out to be a fraud.

Quotes

  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. This is a purported quote by Edmund Burke.
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. This is a purported quote by Socrates.
  • Be the change you wish to see in the world. This is a purported quote by Mahatma Gandhi.

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