Synonyms of purportedly
11 similar words
Another word for purportedly is reportedly. Other synonyms of purportedly are allegedly, supposedly, ostensibly, reputedly and putatively.
Synonyms and similar words for purportedly
adverbAs appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so).
- reportedlyAccording to reports or rumors.
- reputedlyAccording to repute or general belief.
- putativelyIn a putative manner; according to belief.
- rumoredlyAccording to rumor.
- supposedlyAs a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.
- allegedlyAccording to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
- ostensiblySeemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone...
- possibly
- probablyIn all likelihood.
- likely
- plausibly
Meaning of purportedly
- adverb As appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so).
purportedly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of purportedly
- What is another word for purportedly?
- Purportedly has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reportedly, allegedly, supposedly, ostensibly, reputedly, putatively, rumoredly and probably.
- What does purportedly mean?
- Purportedly means as appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so).
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