Question #502

Use of the word purported

Started by SASpencer · started 2024-06-29 02:50 · last activity 2024-06-29 15:10 · 1 reply

Can someone tell me what this means? A synonym would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Emil-Kunkin · 2024-06-29 15:10

    I would say that allege or claim would be the best synonym. I think it carries a slightly negative connotation, as if there is some doubt as to the underlying claims. That is I would describe someone who claims something I don't believe as "Bob purportedly saw a ufo"

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