Purport — synonyms, definition

1. purport (Noun)

20 synonyms

claim course design drift effect gist implication import intent intention meaning point sense significance signification spirit substance tenor tone trend

2 definitions

purport (Noun) — The intended meaning of a communication.

purport (Noun) — The pervading meaning or tenor. ex. "caught the general purport of the conversation"

6 types of

import meaning significance signification strain tenor

10 synonyms

aim claim express imply indicate intend profess propose purpose signify

2 definitions

purport (Verb) — Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming. ex. "The letter purports to express people's opinion"

purport (Verb) — Have as a plan or objective.

4 types of

claim intend mean think