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purportedly

[/pərˈpɔːrtɪdli/]
adverb
supostamente
1. According to what is said or reported, though not necessarily true or verified
He purportedly left the country last week.
Ele supostamente saiu do país na semana passada.
2. As is claimed or asserted, often with doubt or skepticism
The document is purportedly signed by the president.
O documento é supostamente assinado pelo presidente.
Synonyms
allegedlyreportedlysupposedlyostensiblyreputedly
Antonyms
certainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyverifiably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supostamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
alegadamente
More formal alternative
Portugal
supostamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
alegadamente
Formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

purportedly said
purportedly acting as
purportedly responsible for
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