purport

verb

How many syllables in purport?

There are 2 syllables in the word purport.

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pur · port

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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