Purport (Noun)
Meaning 1
The pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The underlying purport of the letter was to convey a sense of urgency and importance.
- She caught the purport of the message, but didn't understand the technical details.
- The speaker's words seemed innocuous, but the purport was clearly hostile.
- After reading the poem several times, I finally grasped the purport of the author's words.
- The comedian's jokes often had a deeper purport that wasn't immediately apparent to the audience.
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Meaning 2
The intended meaning of a communication.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The letter's purport was to inform the shareholders of the company's financial struggles.
- The advertisement's purport was to convince consumers that the product was safe for children.
- The report's purport was to highlight the need for increased funding for education.
- The speech's purport was to rally the crowd and inspire them to take action.
- The memo's purport was to clarify the company's policy on employee conduct.