Purport has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the intended meaning of a communication
2
the pervading meaning or tenor
"caught the general drift of the conversation"
3
import, intention or purpose
Verb
1
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
"The letter purports to express people's opinion"
2
propose or intend
"I aim to arrive at noon"
3
To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately).
Example Sentences
"caught the general drift of the conversation"
noun
"The letter purports to express people's opinion"
verb
"I aim to arrive at noon"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)