Meaning of the word purportedly in English
What does purportedly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
purportedly
US /pɝːˈpɔːr.t̬ɪd.li/
UK /pəˈpɔː.tɪd.li/
Adverb
as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly
Example:
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The man purportedly stole the car, but there is no concrete evidence.
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The document purportedly contains secret information.