purport

/pɜːpˈɔːt/

/ˈpɝˌpɔɹt/, /pɝˈpɔɹt/

to purport

MAIN VERB

to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof

to intend or have the purpose of conveying a particular message or meaning

synonyms : aim

Purport

the pervading meaning or tenor

synonyms : drift

the intended meaning of a communication

synonyms : intent

Examples

1. the company's new policy purports to reduce its carbon footprint.

2. the document purports to show evidence of the existence of aliens, but it's widely believed to be a hoax.

3. the email purports to be from a bank, but it's actually a phishing scam.

4. Both Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel purport to be staunch supporters of the #MeToo movement.