purported | ||
1. | [ adjective ] commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds | |
Synonyms: | supposed reputed putative | |
Examples: | "the foundling's putative father" "the reputed (or purported) author of the book" "the supposed date of birth" |
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Related terms: | acknowledged | |
Similar spelling: |
purportedly purport purpurate purpura |