Definition of Purported

claimed that something was true without proof

Examples of Purported in a sentence

The purported rumors were proven untrue, and the man who made the allegations against the celebrity was asked to apologize.  

Though she alleged that someone had broken into her home, the police found no proof to support the woman’s purported claim.  

The miracle drug has gotten attention for its purported health benefits, but no real evidence has been found.  

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