PURPORT

(noun) the pervading meaning or tenor
"caught the general drift of the conversation"
synonyms : drift
The general purport of his lecture was to warn us about the evils of smoking. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the intended meaning of a communication
synonyms : intent , spirit
The true purport of her conversation was to advise us against taking any action regarding the situation. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) propose or intend
"I aim to arrive at noon"
synonyms : aim , propose , purpose
Sheila purports to spend her Christmas holidays with her parents in London. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
"The letter purports to express people's opinion"

Mnemonics for purport

(Tag: English) PURPORT:PURPOSE
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(Tag: ) as a verb purport means to claim. At airport you claim your baggage
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(Tag: ) Purport=purpose of report.
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(Tag: ) purport is to extra support for the claim
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