Meaning of the word purport in English
What does purport mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
purport
US /pɝːˈpɔːrt/
UK /pəˈpɔːt/
Verb
appear to be or do something, especially falsely
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The document purports to be a will.
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He purported to be an expert in the field.
Noun
the meaning or essence of something, typically a document or statement
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I don't understand the purport of his message.
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The general purport of the article was to criticize the new policy.