416 - Purported

Purported : Adj

  1. ​claimed but not proved to be true (Cambridge)

  2. that has been stated to have happened or to be true, when this might not be the case​ (Oxford)

  3. مفروضہ

Sentence(s)

  1. A recent study into the purported health benefits of the drink was not conclusive. (Cambridge)

  2. The new brand of potato chips is purported to be lower in cholesterol, fat, and calories. (Cambridge)

Phrases & Connected Words

  • purported health benefits

  • Purported to be lower in Cholestrol

Synonym(s)

  1. Theory

  2. Idea

Antonym(s)

  1. Fact

  2. established truth

Word Family

Purport

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