Purport (Verb)
Meaning 1
Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The advertisement purports to have the latest data on the new product, but it is unclear how accurate the information is.
- The politician's speech purports to address the concerns of all citizens, but many are skeptical of his true intentions.
- The company's report purports to show a significant increase in profits, but some analysts have questioned the methodology used.
- The letter purports to be from a government official, but the tone and language seem unprofessional.
- The new study purports to have made a groundbreaking discovery, but its findings are still awaiting peer review.
Meaning 2
Propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The company's plan purports to double sales within the next year by targeting new markets.
- They purport to have achieved this new technology through years of dedicated research and testing.
- The artist's statement purports that his latest series explores themes of nature and tranquility.
- We purport to follow all recommendations made by local health authorities during the pandemic.
- She purports to know a foolproof method to learning any new language in just a few months.