PURPORTED
/pəɹˈpoʊɹ.tɪd/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of PURPORTED
To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
"He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."
(construed with to) To intend.
"He purported to become an international man of affairs."
Supposed, or assumed to be.
Normally assumed to be.
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
Is PURPORTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURPORTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | u | r | p | o | r | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURPORTED
100 words from the letters in PURPORTED
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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.
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