What does purported mean?
Purported means Supposed, or assumed to be..
Purported
/pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Supposed, or assumed to be..
Definitions by Sense
- Supposed, or assumed to be.
- Normally assumed to be.
- Said or claimed by some individuals to be real or true or to have happened, although this may not be the case.
- simple past and past participle of purport
Example Sentences
In an era when political leaders promise deliverance from decline through America’s purported preeminence in scientific research, the news that science is in deep trouble in the United States has been as unwelcome as a diagnosis of leukemia following the loss of health insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for purported?
Common synonyms include putative, reputed, supposed.
What is the opposite of purported?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use purported in a sentence?
In an era when political leaders promise deliverance from decline through America’s purported preeminence in scientific research, the news that science is in deep trouble in the United States has been as unwelcome as a diagnosis of leukemia following the loss of health insurance.
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