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purport

verb

/ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

Meaning

to claim or profess something, often falsely

The document purports to be an official government report.

claim, profess, pretend, allege, assert

deny, disclaim, reject

purport to show, purport to prove, purport to represent

to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.

to have clothing or accessories on one's body

to pick one thing from several options; to decide on something

to welcome someone; to say hello

to adapt or adjust to a new climate, environment, or situation

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation