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Noun purport has 2 senses
- intent, purport, spirit - the intended meaning of a communication
--1 is a kind of meaning, significance, signification, import
- drift, purport - general meaning or tenor; "caught the drift of the conversation"
--2 is a kind of tenor, strain
Verb purport has 2 senses
- purport - have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion"
--1 is one way to claim
Sample sentence:
They purport to move
- aim, purpose, purport, propose - propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
--2 is one way to intend, mean, think
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
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Purport
Definition:
Purport is a noun that refers to the meaning, purpose, or intended message of something, or as a verb it means to claim or appear to be something, especially when it may not be entirely accurate.
Senses and Usages:
Noun
- The intended message or meaning of something:
Example sentence: The purport of the speech was to inspire the audience to take action.
Verb
- To claim or appear to be something:
Example sentence: The book purports to be a true account of the events.
- To assert or imply without evidence or proof:
Example sentence: The article purports that eating carrots can improve night vision.
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