PURPORTED Synonyms
10 hypernyms for purported. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PURPORTED
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| alleged | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • declared but not proved • doubtful or suspect | ||||||
| apparent | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment • appearing as such but not necessarily so | ||||||
| ostensible | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • appearing as such but not necessarily so • represented or appearing as such; pretended | ||||||
| so-called | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • doubtful or suspect | ||||||
| supposed | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • required or under orders • mistakenly believed • doubtful or suspect • based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | ||||||
| presumed | adjective adj | |||||
verb • take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof • take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission • constitute reasonable evidence for • take liberties or act with too much confidence | ||||||
| aim | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the action of directing something at an object • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies verb • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • propose or intend • move into a desired direction of discourse • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||
| drift | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) • a process of linguistic change over a period of time • a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents • a general tendency to change (as of opinion) • the pervading meaning or tenor • a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine verb • be in motion due to some air or water current • wander from a direct course or at random • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • vary or move from a fixed point or course • live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely • move in an unhurried fashion • cause to be carried by a current • drive slowly and far afield for grazing • be subject to fluctuation • be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current | ||||||
| intent | noun n | |||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the intended meaning of a communication adjective satellite • giving or marked by complete attention to | ||||||
| propose | verb, noun v, n | |||||
verb • make a proposal, declare a plan for something • present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc. • propose or intend • put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position • ask (someone) to marry you | ||||||
| purpose | noun n | |||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||
| spirit | noun n | |||||
noun • the vital principle or animating force within living things • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character • any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings • the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection) • the intended meaning of a communication • animation and energy in action or expression • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind verb • infuse with spirit | ||||||