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Purportedly

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

Definition

The word purportedly means supposedly or allegedly.

Synonyms & similar words

supposedly supposedly allegedly reportedly ostensibly apparently presumably seemingly supposed putatively so-called alleged claimed assumed professedly avowedly externally outwardly ostensive putative

Example sentences

  1. He purportedly saw a UFO in the sky last night.
  2. The cat purportedly ate all the fish from the bowl.
  3. She purportedly won the lottery, but theres no proof.
  4. The book purportedly tells the story of a haunted house.
  5. The mayor purportedly promised to fix the roads, but nothing has been done.

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