purport
purport /pɝˈpɔrt/
noun
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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
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The intended meaning of a communication
(
purport
, intent
, spirit
)
the intended meaning of a communication
verb
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()
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
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()
Propose or intend
(
purpose
, purport
, propose
, aim
)
propose or intend
I aim to arrive at noon
I aim to arrive at noon