Associations to the word «Purport»
Noun
- Revelation
- Subject
- Egypt
- Regard
- Opposite
- Description
- Catalogue
- Word
- Internet
- Truth
- Slavery
- Ideology
- Bearing
- Gospel
- Cameron
- Sentence
- Question
- True
- Read
- Buddha
- Charter
- Patent
- Bearer
- Extract
- Resolution
- Existence
- Sentiment
- Grasp
- Answer
- Tomb
- Judgment
- Recollection
- Dignity
- Perception
- Substance
- Poem
- Approval
- Opinion
- Adventures
- Act
- Writing
- Doe
- Treaty
- Expression
- Treat
- Archbishop
- Daddy
- Definition
- Rights
- Conclusion
- Employer
Adjective
Wiktionary
PURPORT, verb. To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
PURPORT, verb. (construed with to) To intend.
PURPORT, noun. Import, intention or purpose
PURPORT, noun. (obsolete) disguise; covering
Dictionary definition
PURPORT, noun. The intended meaning of a communication.
PURPORT, noun. The pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation".
PURPORT, verb. Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion".
PURPORT, verb. Propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon".
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.