#1 purport v. have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion". wn
#2 purport v. [aim, purpose, propose] propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon". wn
#3 purport n. [intent, spirit] the intended meaning of a communication. wn
#4 purport n. [drift] the pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation". wn
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