Purport
noun'pər,poʊrt
Noun
the pervading meaning or tenor
Similar:DriftType of:TenorStrainthe intended meaning of a communication
Verb
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
“The letter purports to express people's opinion”
Type of:Claimpropose or intend
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