Meaning Of The Word Purport

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What's The Definition Of Purport?

purport
verb: If you say that someone or something purports to do or be a particular thing, you mean that they claim to do or be that thing, although you may not always believe that claim.

purport in American English
meaning; tenor; sense; drift
to profess or claim as its meaning
noun: the meaning, import, or sense
transitive verb: to present, esp. deliberately, the appearance of being; profess or claim, often falsely

purport in British English
noun: meaning; significance
verb: to claim (to be a certain thing, etc) by manner or appearance, esp falsely

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