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purported

adjective pur·port·ed \-ˈpȯr-təd\

: said to be true or real but not definitely true or real

Full Definition of PURPORTED

:  reputed, alleged <took gullible tourists to purported ancient sites>
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First Known Use of PURPORTED

1836

Rhymes with PURPORTED

assorted, ill-sorted

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. purported
  2. purport
  3. purportedly
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