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purport

The correct spelling is purport.

How to pronounce purport

/ˈpɜːpɔːt/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɜːpɔːt/

Say it like: Pur-por-t

The correct spelling is purport. Import, intention or purpose For example: "He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."

Usage Examples

He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.

He purported to become an international man of affairs.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Import, intention or purpose
  2. 2.Disguise; covering

verb

  1. 1.To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
  2. 2.(construed with to) To intend.

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