Purport | Mean of purport in English Dictionary

/ˈpɚˌpoɚt/

• Noun
• the main or general meaning of something (such as a speech or a person's actions)
1. the purport of the book/visit
2. The letter was not read aloud, but all present were informed of its purport.
• Verb
• to claim to be or do a particular thing when this claim may not be true
1. The report purports to be objective. [=it claims to be objective, but it may not be]
2. The program purports to meet the needs of gifted students.
3. The survey does not purport to be conclusive.