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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.

Synonyms

  • Purpose
  • Propose
  • Aim

Hypernyms

  • Mean
  • Intend

Related Words

  • Purport (noun)
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