Associations to the word «Purported»
Noun
- Meaning
- Copy
- Auction
- Statement
- Viz
- Continuum
- Scribe
- Show
- Video
- Clergyman
- Summary
- Orientation
- Footage
- Defendant
- Remark
- Speech
- Joke
- Protocol
- Amendment
- Reply
- Explanation
- Argument
- Endorsement
- Lordship
- Novelty
- Donation
- Sexuality
- Testament
- Transparency
- Deed
- Newspaper
- Incident
- Consideration
- Reality
- Shakespeare
- Induction
- Listener
- Instant
- Counsel
- Hume
- Cia
- Assertion
- Troy
- Proposition
- Abraham
- Verse
- Consensus
- Deposit
- Provision
- Fool
- Measure
- Sale
- Disciple
- Tarzan
- Altogether
- Scripture
- Article
- Content
- Meditation
- Viewpoint
Adjective
Verb
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
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.