definition of
purport

[1] #1 purport v. have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion". wn

[2] #2 purport v. [aim, purpose, propose] propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon". wn

[3] #3 purport n. [intent, spirit] the intended meaning of a communication. wn

[4] #4 purport n. [drift] the pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation". wn