Synonyms for purported
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Supposed, or assumed to be.
Related words
- Word family
- purportedly
Example sentences
- supposed I am supposed to meet her at three this afternoon.
- reputed He who possesses nothing is reputed nothing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| purported | steady | |
| supposed | rising | |
| reputed | steady | |
| ostensible | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- reputed3
- 8 letters
- supposed2
- 10 letters
- ostensible4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reputed3 = 3 syllables).