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purport in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. propose or intend
    "I aim to arrive at noon"
    aim  purpose  purport  propose 
  2. have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
    "The letter purports to express people's opinion"
    purport 
noun
  1. the pervading meaning or tenor
    "caught the general drift of the conversation"
    drift  purport 
  2. the intended meaning of a communication
    intent  purport  spirit 
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