Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
purportedly
adverb
/pərˈpɔːrtɪdli/
Definition
Supposedly or allegedly; something that is claimed or reported to be true without proof.
Examples
- She purportedly left the company to pursue a new opportunity.
- The book purportedly contains secrets about the author’s life.
- He was purportedly involved in the project, but there is no evidence to confirm it.
Meaning
When something is purportedly the case, it means that it is presented as a fact, but it may not be true.
Synonyms
- Allegedly
- Supposedly
- Reportedly
- Claimedly
