Associations to the word «Purport»
Noun
- Revelation
- Subject
- Egypt
- Regard
- Opposite
- Description
- Catalogue
- Word
- Internet
- Truth
- Slavery
- Ideology
- Bearing
- Gospel
- Cameron
- Sentence
- Question
- True
- Read
- Buddha
- Charter
- Patent
- Bearer
- Extract
- Resolution
- Existence
- Sentiment
- Grasp
- Answer
- Tomb
- Judgment
- Recollection
- Dignity
- Perception
- Substance
- Poem
- Approval
- Opinion
- Adventures
- Act
- Writing
- Doe
- Treaty
- Expression
- Treat
- Archbishop
- Daddy
- Definition
- Rights
- Conclusion
- Employer
Adjective
Wiktionary
PURPORT, verb. To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
PURPORT, verb. (construed with to) To intend.
PURPORT, noun. Import, intention or purpose
PURPORT, noun. (obsolete) disguise; covering
Dictionary definition
PURPORT, noun. The intended meaning of a communication.
PURPORT, noun. The pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation".
PURPORT, verb. Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion".
PURPORT, verb. Propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon".
Wise words
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.