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 purport purport /pɝˈpɔrt/

noun

  1. The pervading meaning or tenor  ( drift , purport )
    the pervading meaning or tenor
     Caught the general drift of the conversation
    caught the general drift of the conversation
  2. The intended meaning of a communication  ( purport , intent , spirit )
    the intended meaning of a communication

verb

  1. () Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming  ( purport )
    have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
     The letter purports to express people's opinion
    The letter purports to express people's opinion
  2. () Propose or intend  ( purpose , purport , propose , aim )
    propose or intend
     I aim to arrive at noon
    I aim to arrive at noon