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| 1. | [ verb ] have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming | |
| Examples: | "The letter purports to express people's opinion" |
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| Related terms: | claim | |
| 2. | [ verb ] propose or intend | |
| Synonyms: | aim propose purpose | |
| Examples: | "I aim to arrive at noon" |
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| Related terms: | intend purpose aim intent | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the intended meaning of a communication | |
| Synonyms: | spirit intent | |
| Related terms: | meaning aim | |
| 4. | [ noun ] general meaning or tenor | |
| Synonyms: | drift | |
| Examples: | : "caught the drift of the conversation" |
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| Related terms: | tenor drive | |
| Similar spelling: |
purported purpurate purpura |
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