Purport: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ“
Add to dictionary

purport

 

[ pษ™rหˆpษ”หrt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to claim

To purport means to appear or claim to be or do something, especially in a way that is misleading. It often involves representing oneself or something as being of a certain nature or quality.

Synonyms

assert, claim, imply, pretend.

Examples of usage

  • The letter purported to be from the president.
  • She purports to have insider knowledge of the company.
  • The film purports to be a documentary.
  • He purports to be an expert in the field.
Context #2 | Noun

intended meaning

As a noun, purport refers to the intended meaning or significance of something. It's often used to discuss the underlying implication or purpose of a statement or action.

Synonyms

content, importance, meaning, significance.

Examples of usage

  • The purport of the message was lost in translation.
  • The purport of the agreement was unclear.
  • The purport of his argument was to challenge the status quo.
  • She questioned the purport of the policy changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "purport" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intenรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคถเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Absicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tujuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ intencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅ›ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intention

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intenciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบmysl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบmysel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅ›พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกsetning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™qsษ™d

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intenciรณn

Etymology

The word 'purport' comes from the Middle French term 'porport', which means 'to carry' or 'to bear'. It originally entered the English language in the 15th century, where it was used to convey the act of claiming or alleging something. The Latin root 'proportare' translates to 'to carry forth', tying to the initial sense of bearing or presenting a claim. Over time, the usage of 'purport' evolved to encompass both its verb form, meaning to claim, and its noun form, referring to the meaning or intention behind a statement. It reflects a complex interplay between perception and reality, often highlighting instances where claims may not align with truth.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,433, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.