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