Purporting: meaning, definitions and examples

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purporting

 

[ pərˈpɔrtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

claiming identity

To purport means to appear or claim to be something, often falsely. It can refer to pretending or misrepresenting one's identity or intention.

Synonyms

claim, pretend, profess

Examples of usage

  • She was purporting to be an expert in the field.
  • The document was purporting to be an official statement.
  • He was purporting to represent the company during the negotiation.

Translations

Translations of the word "purporting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pretendendo

🇮🇳 दावा करना

🇩🇪 vorgeschoben

🇮🇩 mengklaim

🇺🇦 претендування

🇵🇱 udawanie

🇯🇵 主張する

🇫🇷 prétendre

🇪🇸 pretender

🇹🇷 iddaa etmek

🇰🇷 주장하다

🇸🇦 يدعي

🇨🇿 předstírat

🇸🇰 predstierať

🇨🇳 假装

🇸🇮 pretvarjati se

🇮🇸 hljóða

🇰🇿 көрсету

🇬🇪 მოჩვენება

🇦🇿 iddia etmək

🇲🇽 pretender

Word origin

The word 'purport' originates from the Middle French 'purporter', derived from the Latin 'purportare', meaning 'to carry or bring forth'. This Latin term is a combination of 'pur-' (meaning 'forth') and 'portare' (meaning 'to carry'). The term began to be used in English around the 14th century, initially referring to the act of carrying or conveying. Over time, its usage evolved to incorporate the meanings of appearance and claims made, particularly in contexts involving misrepresentation or fraud. Today, 'purport' is often used in legal and formal contexts to denote claims that are made, especially when those claims are questioned or known to be false.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,055, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.