purport

[US]/pəˈpɔːt/
[UK]/pərˈpɔːrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. claim; signify; intend; plan
n. meaning; essence; intention
Word Forms
Present Participlepurporting
Past Tensepurported
Third Person Singularpurports
Past Participlepurported
Pluralpurports

Phrases & Collocations

alleged purport

purport to be

purport to do

purport to show

purport to represent

purport to prove

purport to reveal

Example Sentences

The document purports to be a record of all transactions.

The website purports to provide accurate information.

The email purports to be from a reputable company.

The article purports to explain the origins of the tradition.

The book purports to offer a solution to the problem.

The video purports to show evidence of paranormal activity.

The contract purports to protect the rights of both parties.

The speech purports to address the concerns of the community.

The statement purports to clarify the misunderstanding.

The study purports to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new treatment.

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