purportedly

/prə'fesidli/ Cách viết khác : (purportedly) /'pə:pətidli/

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Definition:

"Purportedly" is an adverb that means something is believed or said to be true, but it may not be proven or confirmed. It suggests that there is a claim or assertion about something that might not be accurate.

Usage:

You can use "purportedly" when you want to describe something that is claimed to be true by someone. It often indicates a degree of doubt about the truth of that claim.

Example:

• "The book is purportedly based on true events, but many details seem exaggerated."

Advanced Usage:

You can use "purportedly" in more formal writing or discussions, especially when discussing claims, reports, or information that comes from sources that may not be reliable.

Word Variants:

• Purge (verb): To remove or eliminate something.
• Purgeable (adjective): Something that can be purged or removed.
• Purport (verb): To claim or assert something, often without proof.

Synonyms:

• Allegedly
• Supposedly
• Reportedly
• Ostensibly

Different Meaning:

The root word "purport" means to claim or present oneself in a certain way, often without the necessary evidence to support that claim.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "purportedly" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs, you can use expressions like "to take something at face value," which means to accept something as true without questioning it.

Summary:

"Purportedly" is a word you use when discussing claims or statements that may not be fully verified.

Academic

Adverb

1. believed or reputed to be the case

Synonyms

• supposedly