Rumor (Verb)
Meaning
Tell or spread rumors; "It was rumored that the next president would be a woman".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company was rumored to be on the verge of bankruptcy before the restructuring.
- It was rumored that the famous actress would be getting married secretly.
- Rumor had it that a new restaurant would be opening downtown within months.
- The rumor was spread that the school would be closed due to low funding.
- It was rumored that the lead singer's health issues would cause the tour cancellation.