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purport
noun
verb
The pervading meaning or tenor
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pɚˈpɔɹt
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noun
The pervading meaning or tenor
“Caught the general drift of the conversation”
noun
The intended meaning of a communication
verb
Propose or intend
“I aim to arrive at noon”
verb
Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
“The letter purports to express people's opinion”
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Caught the general drift of the conversation
I aim to arrive at noon
The letter purports to express people's opinion
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