Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
purported
adjective
/pərˈpɔːrtɪd/
Definition
Claimed or alleged, often without proof.
Examples
- The purported benefits of the new medication were questioned by many experts.
- She is the purported author of the controversial book.
- They investigated the purported sightings of the rare bird.
Meaning
The word ‘purported’ refers to something that is stated or believed to be true but is not necessarily proven or verified.
Synonyms
- Alleged
- Supposed
- Claimed
- Professed
- Ostensible
