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Definitions from the WebPurportedPart of Speech: Adjective Definition: Claimed or alleged; supposed. Sense 1: Claimed but not necessarily true or proven. Example Sentence: The purported existence of a secret society among the elite has sparked widespread speculation. Sense 2: Supposed or rumored. Example Sentence: The purported reason for his sudden departure remains unclear. Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "purport") Definition: To appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely. Sense 1: To claim to be or represent as being a certain thing. Example Sentence: The writer's book purports to reveal the hidden truth about the conspiracy. Part of Speech: Adverb (form: purportedly) Definition: According to what has been claimed or alleged; supposedly. Example Sentence: He was purportedly seen leaving the crime scene moments before the robbery. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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