How Do You Spell PURPORTED?

Pronunciation: [pɜːpˈɔːtɪd] (IPA)

The word "purported" is spelled as pəˈpɔːtɪd, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. It means something that is believed or claimed to be true, but without sufficient evidence or proof. The correct spelling of this word has often been a subject of confusion, with many people mistakenly using "preported" or "propurted". However, the correct spelling in English is "purported". This word is commonly used in news articles, legal documents, and academic research papers to describe claims or allegations that are still unverified.

PURPORTED Meaning and Definition

1. Purported is an adjective that describes something that is claimed or alleged to be true, accurate, or genuine, but may not necessarily be so. It suggests that an assertion or claim is being made, but there may be doubts or uncertainty about its validity or authenticity. The term is commonly used to imply that an idea, statement, or fact is only outwardly presented as true, but its veracity is open to question.

   When referring to a purported fact or event, it means that it is believed to have happened or to be in existence based on what has been said or reported, but there may be skepticism or disbelief regarding its accuracy. The term can also be applied to someone who is claimed or reputed to have a certain identity, role, or accomplishment, but these claims may be unproven or disproven to some extent.

   The word "purported" often indicates that there is controversy, doubt, or suspicion surrounding the claim being made. It implies that further investigation or verification is required to confirm the accuracy or truthfulness of the subject. It is frequently employed in legal contexts to describe documents, contracts, or statements that are being presented as authentic but are disputed by one or more parties involved. Overall, the usage of "purported" signals caution and invites a critical examination of the claimed information.

Top Common Misspellings for PURPORTED *

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Other Common Misspellings for PURPORTED

• surpported
• upported
• rported
• wupported
• erported
• surported
• porported
• perported
• rerported
• purpoted
• puported
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• purporate
• Purportic

Etymology of PURPORTED

The word "purported" originated from the Old French term "purporter", which means "to carry" or "to convey". This, in turn, comes from the Latin word "portare", meaning "to carry" or "to bring". Over time, "purported" acquired the specific sense of "carrying or conveying the appearance of being true or valid", which is the meaning it holds today.

Similar spelling words for PURPORTED

• purpura,
• probertite,
• prebreaded,
• purportedly,
• preboarded,
• parapierrotite,
• PROPRIEDAD,
• purport,
• propriedade,
• propertied,
• purpurate.

Conjugate verb Purported

CONDITIONAL

I would purport

we would purport

you would purport

he/she/it would purport

they would purport

FUTURE

I will purport

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they will purport

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have purported

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PAST

I purported

we purported

you purported

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they purported

PAST PERFECT

I had purported

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PRESENT

I purport

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PRESENT PERFECT

I have purported

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