purports

[US]/pəˈpɔːts/
[UK]/pərˈpɔrts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.claims to be; appears to be

Phrases & Collocations

purports to be

purports to represent

purports to explain

purports to show

purports to convey

purports to advocate

purports to claim

purports to assert

purports to indicate

purports to suggest

Example Sentences

the document purports to provide a comprehensive overview of the project.

he purports to be an expert in the field of artificial intelligence.

the film purports to be based on true events.

she purports to have a solution to the problem.

the article purports to challenge conventional wisdom.

the report purports to reveal new findings in the research.

he purports to be acting in the best interest of the community.

the advertisement purports to offer the best service in the industry.

the book purports to be a definitive guide to healthy living.

she purports to have insider knowledge about the company.

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