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to purport
01
to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof
Transitive: to purport to do sth
Example
He purports to be an expert in finance, but he has no qualifications in the field.
The website purports to offer exclusive deals, but many of them are not genuine.
02
to have the intention or purpose of doing something
Transitive: to purport to do sth
Example
The company's new policy purports to reduce its carbon footprint.
He purports to finish the project by the end of the week.
