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Purports
verb
Word Frequency:
0.7
Definitions
1.
verb
To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
"He purports himself to be an international man of affairs."
2.
verb
(construed with to) To intend.
"He purported to become an international man of affairs."
Synonyms
purpose
intent
propose
spirit
drift
aim
addresses
affirms
aims
alleges
argues
asserts
Rhymes With
sports
quartz
shorts
supports
exhorts
sorts
transports
retorts
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