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purportedly Definition and Meaning in English (purportedly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:allegedlysupposedlyostensibly
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Purportedly definition: Used to indicate that something has been stated or claimed to be true, but without any proof or certainty.

Definitions of Purportedly

  1. 1adverb

    Used to indicate that something has been stated or claimed to be true, but without any proof or certainty.

Example Sentences

“The treasure was purportedly hidden in the old abandoned house.”

“She purportedly resigned due to personal reasons, but many suspect otherwise.”

“The new medicine purportedly cures the disease in a week.”

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present participlepurporting
adjectivepurported

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Purportedly definition: Used to indicate that something has been stated or claimed to be true, but without any proof or certainty.
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'Purportedly' translates to 'purportedly' in English. Purportedly definition: Used to indicate that something has been stated or claimed to be true, but without any proof or certainty.
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