purported

adjective

Meaning

Claimed to be true or real, but without definitive proof or evidence.

Examples

The police investigated the purported theft of the diamond necklace.
He provided a purported copy of the original contract to the judge.

Synonyms: alleged, supposed, professed, ostensible

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purported

adjective

Pronunciation: /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

Definition

Claimed to be true or real, but without definitive proof or evidence.

Examples

The police investigated the purported theft of the diamond necklace.
He provided a purported copy of the original contract to the judge.
Experts remain skeptical about the purported health benefits of the new supplement.

Synonyms of purported

Words with a similar meaning to purported:

alleged
supposed
professed
ostensible

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