Purport Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɝˌpɔɹt/, /pɝˈpɔɹt

PER-port

UK

ˈpɜːpɔːt

PUR-pawt

Definition

To claim or appear to do something, often without providing proof; can also mean the main idea someone conveys.

Usage & Nuances

'Purport' is formal and often implies doubt about the truth of the claim. Commonly used as 'purport to do/say' or 'the purport of his words'. Don't confuse with 'purpose'. Often seen in legal, academic, or journalistic contexts.

• Spanish: pretender - aparentar - afirmar (sin pruebas)
• Portuguese (BR): alegar - pretender - aparentar
• Portuguese (PT): alegar - pretender - aparentar
• Chinese (Simplified): 声称 - 标榜 - 自称
• Chinese (Traditional): 聲稱 - 標榜 - 自稱
• Hindi: दावा करना - दिखावा करना
• Arabic: يدّعي - يزعم
• Bengali: দাবি করা - দেখানোর চেষ্টা করা - বক্তব্য (মূল ভাব)
• Russian: претендовать - заявлять - смысл (суть высказывания)
• Japanese: 主張する - 旨（内容）
• Vietnamese: tự cho là - tuyên bố - ý chính
• Korean: 주장하다 - 뜻 (주요 내용)
• Turkish: iddia etmek - anlam (sözün özü)
• Urdu: دعوٰی کرنا - دعویٰ کرنا - مطلب (بات کا خلاصہ)
• Indonesian: mengaku - menyatakan - maksud (inti pembicaraan)

Example Sentences

He purports to be an expert in the field.

basic

The letter purports to explain the changes.

basic

Many scams purport to offer easy money.

basic

This website purports to give free advice, but it actually charges you.

natural

She purports to have evidence, but hasn't shown anything yet.

natural

The purport of his remarks was that we need to try harder.

natural