purport

Definition of Purport in English :

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Noun

1. intent, purport, spirit

the intended meaning of a communication

2. drift, purport

the pervading meaning or tenor

Example Sentences:
'caught the general drift of the conversation'

drift

Verb

3. purport

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

Example Sentences:
'The letter purports to express people's opinion'

4. aim, propose, purport, purpose

propose or intend

Example Sentences:
'I aim to arrive at noon'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Purport

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verb (pɜːˈpɔːt ) (transitive)

1.

to claim (to be a certain thing, etc) by manner or appearance, esp falsely

2.

(esp of speech or writing) to signify or imply

noun (ˈpɜːpɔːt )

3.

meaning; significance

4.

purpose; object; intention

Purport

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verb transitive

1.

to profess or claim as its meaning

2.

to give the appearance, often falsely, of being, intending, etc.

noun

3.

meaning; tenor; sense; drift

4.

intention; object

Purport

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tr.v. pur·port·ed, pur·port·ing, pur·ports

To have or present the often false appearance of being or intending; claim or profess: a novel that purports to be a sailor's memoir; an author who purports to have witnessed the events.

n. (pûrpôrt′)

1. Meaning that is presented, intended, or implied; import. See Synonyms at substance.

2. Intention; purpose: The purport of the visit was to discuss trade relations.

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