Synonyms for purport
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Import, an intention or purpose.
- v. 1
To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately).
He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.
Related words
- Word family
- purportless
Example sentences
- intent Diego was following Melissa with malicious intent.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| purport | falling | |
| intent | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- aim1
- 4 letters
- mean1, gist1
- 5 letters
- sense1, scope1, drift1, tenor2
- 6 letters
- design2, amount2, effect2, spirit2, intent2, import2, intend2
- 7 letters
- meaning2, purpose2, bearing2, propose2, signify3
- 11 letters
- acceptation
- 12 letters
- significance4
- 13 letters
- signification
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tenor2 = 2 syllables).