PURPORTS Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of purport

as in contents

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

present tense third-person singular of purport

as in intends

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 alleges

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

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Recent Examples of purports

Noun

Video shows corpses outside capital Meanwhile, video circulating online purports to show dozens of bodies in a morgue on the outskirts of Iran’s capital. —

Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026 Instead, Trump purports to have valid cause. —

Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2026 The law applies to state and local agencies and purports to cover federal officers operating in California, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who have worn masks during recent neighborhood enforcement actions. —

Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025

Verb

The dissent’s methodology seems like an instance of textualism, the preferred statutory interpretation theory of most conservatives, which purports to ignore legislative purpose. —

Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026 The dissent’s methodology seems like an instance of textualism, the preferred statutory interpretation theory of most conservatives, which purports to ignore legislative purpose. —

Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026 Is there an extra responsibility toward representation when casting media that purports to represent reality versus casting something scripted? —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026 The dress is presented alongside a 2004 Adam McEwen painting that purports to be an obituary for Kidman, a co-host of tonight’s Met Gala. —

Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026 The Investigation Discovery series purports to expose the underbelly of pop culture's most infamous moments through in-depth interviews and industry analysis. —

Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Remotasks purports to pay freelancers to train AI models. —

Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 The agreement purports to provide a solution amenable to both Kolter and the Gateway Estates Park Condominium Association. —

Larry Seward, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 The key is the enigmatic Porcelain Khaw, who purports to communicate across the barrier for a terrible price. —

Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purports

Noun

The typical contents of a CARE Package included 5 pounds of milk powder, 7 pounds of cheese, 5 pounds of rice and 5 pounds of beans.

— Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Using your memory and/or imagination, make a detailed inventory of the possible contents of this small enclosure.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026