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English noun: purport | |||
| 1. | purport (communication) the intended meaning of a communication | ||
| Synonyms | intent, spirit | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | import, meaning, significance, signification | ||
| 2. | purport (cognition) the pervading meaning or tenor | ||
| Samples | Caught the general drift of the conversation. | ||
| Synonyms | drift | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | strain, tenor | ||
English verb: purport | |||
| 1. | purport (communication) have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming | ||
| Samples | The letter purports to express people's opinion. | ||
| Examples | They purport to move | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | claim | ||
| 2. | purport (cognition) propose or intend | ||
| Samples | I aim to arrive at noon. | ||
| Synonyms | aim, propose, purpose | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | intend, mean, think | ||
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