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purports

The correct spelling is purports.

How to pronounce purports

verb

Say it like: Pur-por-ts

The correct spelling is purports. To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely). 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.

Definition

verb

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

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