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purport

[per-pawrt, -pohrt, pur-pawrt, -pohrt, pur-pawrt, -pohrt] / pərˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈpɜr pɔrt, -poʊrt, ˈpɜr pɔrt, -poʊrt /
NOUN
meaning, implication
Synonyms
STRONG
acceptation aim bearing burden connotation core design drift gist heart idea import intent intention matter meat message nub object objective pith plan point purpose score sense significance signification spirit stuff substance tendency tenor thrust understanding upshot
WEAK
intendment significancy
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority insignificance meaninglessness outside surface
VERB
assert, mean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
imply pose as pretend profess
STRONG
allege betoken claim convey declare denote express import indicate intend maintain proclaim signify suggest
WEAK
point to
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal deny disclaim hide

Example Sentences

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In some cases, they’re spending over $1,000 a month on capsules, powders and injections that purport to improve sleep, fertility, longevity and more, but often aren’t approved for those purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Anderson doesn’t purport to have the answers, only a new way to read life’s instructions.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

These are guys who purport to be data-driven, quantitative, hard-numbers people.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2025

The university also argues that the administration has failed to follow rules about suspending federal funds and that its actions are punitive and "bear no rational connection to the concerns they purport to address".

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

The series does not purport to be all-inclusive or the last word on class.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times