purport

Meanings

• verb

  allege or claim that (something) is the case, especially falsely or without adequate evidence

  - "He purported to be a doctor, but he had no medical degree."
  - "She purported that the document was authentic, but there were clear signs of forgery."

• verb

  represent or convey a particular impression or meaning, especially one that is intended but not explicit

  - "The painting purported a sense of tranquility."
  - "His actions purported an air of confidence."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purport
port , report , import , export , fort , brought , caught , taught , brought about , brought forth

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Homonyms

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1. port (English) : a place where ships can be moored and goods can be loaded and unloaded
   

2. fort (English) : a fortified military installation
   

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Homophones

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1. port, fort, report
   

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Variants

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purport , purported , purporting , purports

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Forms

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purported, purportedly

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from purporte, past participle of purveie ‘provide, supply’, from Old French porter ‘carry, bring’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'purport' comes from the Old French word 'porter', which means 'to carry'.

2. The term 'purport' was first used in English in the late Middle Ages.

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Related Concepts

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1. implication: The idea or concept that something is true or follows logically from other information, even if it is not explicitly stated. 'Purport' can refer to the apparent or intended implication of a statement or action.

2. representation: The act of conveying or expressing something, especially through art, language, or symbols. 'Purport' can refer to the intended or apparent representation of an idea, object, or situation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'purport' is often used to describe the apparent meaning or intention of a character or situation, which may later be revealed to be false or misleading. In art, it can refer to the intended meaning or message conveyed by a work, which may be open to interpretation.

How to Memorize "purport"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'purport' with 'claim' or 'representation'. Think of a situation where someone is trying to purport something false or misleading.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Purport: to claim or represent'.

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