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Meaning of purport in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pərˈpɔrt/

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  1. Verb

    purport

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the sense ‘express, signify’): from Old French purporter, from medieval Latin proportare, from Latin pro-‘forth’ + portare‘carry, bear’. The sense ‘appear to be’ dates from the late 18th century

    Definitions

    1. have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

    Examples

    • « The letter purports to express people's opinion »
  2. 2. propose or intend

    Examples

    • « I aim to arrive at noon »
  3. Noun

    purport

    Definitions

    1. the intended meaning of a communication
  4. 2. general meaning or tenor

    Examples

    • « caught the drift of the conversation »

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