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purported

American  
[per-pawr-tid] / pərˈpɔr tɪd /

adjective

  1. reputed or claimed; alleged.

    We saw no evidence of his purported wealth.
purported British  
/ pɜːˈpɔːtɪd /

adjective

  1. alleged; supposed; rumoured

    a purported two million dollar deal
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Etymology

Origin of purported

First recorded in 1890–95; purport + -ed 2

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Most of the attacks have been claimed by a purported group called Hayi.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The three-part document was allegedly authored by Moreno-Gama, and listed "names and addresses that purported to belong to multiple CEOs and investors."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Cipriani said Shell reneged on a purported promise to make “Star Serenade,” an English-language version of a Spanish-language music reality series Cipriani and his wife created that airs on the Roku Channel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Among other things, the first order purported to direct an independent federal agency, the U.S.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Court records showed, for instance, that Burt had stolen money that Bigheart had intended for Vaughan, even though Burt purported to be Vaughan’s close friend.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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