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PURPORTED

/pəɹˈpoʊɹ.tɪd/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

P 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
P 3/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of PURPORTED

verb

To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).

"He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."

verb

(construed with to) To intend.

"He purported to become an international man of affairs."

adjective

Supposed, or assumed to be.

adjective

Normally assumed to be.

adjective

Said by some people to be real or true or to have happened, although this may not be so

Examples of PURPORTED in a Sentence

  • "He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."
  • "He purported to become an international man of affairs."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is PURPORTED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PURPORTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: PURPORTED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PURPORTED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter purported Total
Scrabble 311311112 14
WWF 421411112 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURPORTED

100 words from the letters in PURPORTED

How to Use PURPORTED in Word Games

PURPORTED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PURPORTED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PURPORTED

What does PURPORTED mean?
PURPORTED is a verb. To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
Is PURPORTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PURPORTED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PURPORTED worth in Scrabble?
PURPORTED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PURPORTED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PURPORTED. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.