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purport Definition and Meaning in English (purport definition)

verb
Synonyms:claimallegeprofess
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Purport definition: To appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely or misleadingly.

Definitions of Purport

  1. 1verb

    To appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely or misleadingly.

  2. 2noun

    The meaning, intention, or essence of something, often a document or statement.

Example Sentences

formal

“The document purports to be a will.”

formal

“His speech's purport was to encourage unity.”

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Inflected Word Forms

present participlepurporting
adjectivepurported
adverbpurportedly

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Purport definition: To appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely or misleadingly.
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'Purport' translates to 'purport' in English. Purport definition: To appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely or misleadingly.
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