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(Entry 1 of 2)
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
- was able to give the purport of the governor's speech in a few words
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of purport (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
- do you purport to spend the rest of your life on that couch, or do you think you might get a job someday?
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2
to state as a fact usually forcefully
- he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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