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Purporting

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

Definition

presenting oneself falsely; pretending

Synonyms & similar words

purpose propose purport aim pretending claiming alleging asserting professing averring averaging contending declaring maintaining proclaiming representing stating saying affirming pronouncing announcing suggesting implying insinuating

Example sentences

  1. She was purporting to be a princess, but she was just wearing a costume.
  2. John was purporting to know how to cook, but he burned the chicken.
  3. The website was purporting to sell authentic designer bags, but they were all knockoffs.
  4. The man was purporting to be a police officer, but he had no badge or uniform.
  5. The article was purporting to be based on scientific research, but it was actually just opinion.

Quotes

  • It is not what we profess, but what we practice that gives us integrity. - Francis Bacon
  • A person who is wise does nothing against their conscience. - Albert Einstein
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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