PURPORTING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of PURPORTING
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."
Examples of PURPORTING 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 PURPORTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURPORTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PURPORTING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PURPORTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | r | p | o | r | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURPORTING
100 words from the letters in PURPORTING
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How to Use PURPORTING in Word Games
PURPORTING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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