PURPORT Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈpər-ˌpȯrt

Definition of purport

as in meaning

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action was able to give the purport of the governor's speech in a few words

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verb

(ˌ)pər-ˈpȯrt

as in to intend

to have in mind as a purpose or goal do you purport to spend the rest of your life on that couch, or do you think you might get a job someday?

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as in to allege

to state as a fact usually forcefully he purports to be an expert in criminalistics

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California currently has some of the highest housing prices in the nation—despite enacting hundreds of bills in recent years that purported to solve the problem. — Kileen Lindgren, Oc Register, 16 July 2026 And the players tend to be reluctant to pontificate about the inner machinations of bargaining, especially on a stage purported to celebrate the game. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Instead, Northstar also leans on positive signals, such as verifying when a message genuinely comes from a legitimate sender such as a bank or a retailer, so users aren’t left guessing whether a note purporting to be from Amazon is real. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 July 2026 The Verge also emailed Haley’s purported email address on the letter but received a bounceback. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for purport

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport

Noun

Having different risk scenarios is useful to understand what might happen, and AI in its widest meaning is good at assessing risks.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
However, art has a funny way of multiplying meanings, often above and beyond what its creators intended, and the Headington Shark is a case in point.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

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He was released from custody on a $50,000 bond that was later twice held insufficient, once because deputies alleged Ponce was in possession of two guns.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
The suit alleges his office failed to follow up on warning signs and scrutinize the Esparto companies, citing a 2023 explosion in San Jose and a record-breaking fireworks seizure in southern California shortly before the deadly blast in Esparto.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of allege

Noun

In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of sense

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Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations.

— Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
But the Ship upper stage hit all of its marks, successfully deploying 20 next-gen Starlink satellites, re-igniting one of its Raptor engines in space as planned and splashing down softly off the coast of Western Australia.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of plan

Noun

The reveal of Brie Larson as Carol Danvers in Hall H in 2016 was big, not just as a casting announcement but as an unprecedented statement of intent.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The council also passed a resolution establishing the city's formal intent to issue up to $14 million in water and sewer revenue bonds to finance system-wide improvements.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026

Definition of intent

Verb

Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Florida’s attempt to crack down on cashless businesses During the pandemic, many businesses turned to contactless payment — meaning electronic payment through a device.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026

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