Purport

Quick meaning: Purport is a verb meaning To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately). [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)].

Meaning

To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately). [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)].

More Meanings

1. To intend. [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)]
2. Import, intention or purpose.
3. (obsolete) A disguise; a covering.

Example Sentences

He purported to become an international man of affairs.

He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.

For she her sex under that strange purport / Did use to hide.

My practice, you say, refutes my doubts. But you mistake the purport of my question.

Word Forms

• purports
• purporting
• purported

Synonyms for purport

Depending on context, synonyms include spirit, drift, purpose, propose, intent, aim.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include purpose, intent, propose, spirit, drift, aim.

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