Associations to the word «Purport»
Noun
- Manner
- Belief
- View
- Intelligence
- Purity
- Author
- Give
- Instrument
- Cure
- But
- Offer
- Conception
- Universe
- Acceptance
- Passage
- Jesus
- Secret
- Majesty
- Nature
- Origin
- Object
- Self
- Accordance
- Consequence
- Allegation
- Liberty
- Corruption
- Report
- Seal
- Mandate
- Objection
- Profession
- Ethics
- Ideal
- Equity
- Principle
- Knowledge
- Religion
- Mythology
- Resemblance
- Criticism
- Norm
- Publisher
- Quality
- Declaration
Adjective
Adverb
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
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?