purport
verbHow many syllables in purport?
There are 2 syllables in the word purport.How to pronounce purport:
Definition of purport:
- purport (verb):
- claim
- to claim to be or do something, esp. falsely
- have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming.
- to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
Synonyms for purport:
connotation
content
definition
drift
implication
import
indication
intent
intention
meaning
message
nature
sense
significance
signification
spirit
theme
Antonyms for purport:
abandon
abjure
argue
argue with
ask
be quiet
belie
bottle up
break
brush aside
call in question
call into question
cancel
cancel out
censure
challenge
combat
conceal
condemn
confute
contest
contradict
contravene
controvert
counter
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