Definition of Purport
Purport
pur·port
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To claim or appear to be something, often falsely or misleadingly.
e.g. The company's advertisement purports to show a dramatic weight loss.
(verb)
to aim, propose, or intend to meet a particular goal;
e.g. They purport to become well-known all over the world for their music.
(noun)
the meaning or substance of something that has been implied or conveyed;
e.g. I am struggling to understand the purport of this essay.
(noun)
a person or thing's purpose or goal;
e.g. I will inform him of his purport in this endeavor.
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