Overview of noun purport

The noun purport has 2 senses

• intent, purport, spirit -- (the intended meaning of a communication)


• drift, purport -- (the pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation")

Overview of verb purport

The verb purport has 2 senses

• purport -- (have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion")


• aim, purpose, purport, propose -- (propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon")