Purport — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)pər-ˈpȯrt/ (verb) /ˈpər-ˌpȯrt/ (noun) pur·port

Meaning & Definition of Purport

Purport (verb)

  1. to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred); also, claim
  2. intend, purpose

Purport (noun)

  1. meaning conveyed, professed, or implied, import; also, substance, gist

Purport (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, meaning, sense, significance, signification
    related: connotation, clue, cue, hint, implication, indication, inkling, intimation, suggestion, message, tenor, theme, bottom, essence, essentiality, nature, soul, spirit, stuff, acceptance, acceptation, definition, burden, crux, gist, core, heart, kernel, marrow, nub, nucleus, pith, point, quick, matter, motif, motive, question, subject, topic

Purport (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  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?"

    similar: aim, allow (chiefly Southern & Midland), aspire, calculate, contemplate, design, go (chiefly Southern & Midland), intend, look, mean, meditate, plan, propose, purpose, figure on
    related: dream, hope, wish, consider, debate, mull (over), ponder, attempt, endeavor, strive, struggle, try, plot, scheme, accomplish, achieve, effect, execute, perform

  2. to state as a fact usually forcefully

    "he purports to be an expert in criminalistics"

    similar: affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow, claim, contend, declare, insist, maintain, profess, protest, warrant, put forth
    related: announce, broadcast, proclaim, argue, rationalize, reason, confirm, justify, vindicate, defend, persevere, support, uphold, reaffirm, reassert
    opposite: deny, gainsay
    near: abandon, disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiate, challenge, dispute, question, confute, disprove, rebut, refute, contradict, counter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Purport

The most common words with a similar meaning to Purport:

Chiefly Southern & Midland: allow, go
content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, meaning, sense, significance, signification, aim, aspire, calculate, contemplate, design, intend, look, mean, meditate, plan, propose, purpose, affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow, claim, contend, declare, insist, maintain, profess, protest, warrant, figure on, put forth

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Purport

Words with the opposite meaning of Purport:

deny, gainsay

Related Words for Purport

connotation, clue, cue, hint, implication, indication, inkling, intimation, suggestion, message, tenor, theme, bottom, essence, essentiality, nature, soul, spirit, stuff, acceptance, acceptation, definition, burden, crux, gist, core, heart, kernel, marrow, nub

Near Antonyms of Purport

abandon, disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiate, challenge, dispute, question, confute, disprove, rebut, refute, contradict, counter

Word Forms of Purport

Inflections: purported, purporting, purports

Origin & Etymology of Purport

Middle English, from Anglo-French, content, tenor, from purporter to carry, mean, purport, from pur- thoroughly + porter to carry purchase:1, port

First known use: 1679

Frequently Asked Questions about Purport

What does "Purport" mean?

"Purport" means to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred); also, claim. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred); also, claim. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Purport"?

Other words for "Purport" include content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, meaning and sense. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Purport" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Purport"?

There are 114 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Purport". Common alternatives include content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, meaning, sense, significance and signification.

What is the opposite of "Purport"?

Antonyms of "Purport" include deny and gainsay. Near antonyms include abandon, disavow, disclaim and disown.

How do you use "Purport" in a sentence?

Examples of "Purport" in a sentence: "was able to give the purport of the governor's speech in a few words"; "do you purport to spend the rest of your life on that couch, or do you think you might get a job someday?"; "he purports to be an expert in criminalistics".

Is "Purport" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Purport" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Purport"?

"Purport" is pronounced /(ˌ)pər-ˈpȯrt/ as a verb and /ˈpər-ˌpȯrt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as pur·port.

What is the origin of the word "Purport"?

"Purport" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, content, tenor, from purporter to carry, mean, purport, from pur- thoroughly + porter to carry purchase:1, port. First known use: 1679.