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

Both rosters purport to explain why some states grow faster than others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

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

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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