Words Like PURPORT
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to PURPORT.
    
    
    
        
            19 Alternative Words Similar to purport
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        10 definitions of purport
           
        
    1
    
        Design or tendency; meaning; import; tenor.
    
    
    
 
    3
    
        To intend to show; to intend; to mean; to signify; to import; -- often with an object clause or infinitive.
    
    
    
 
    4
    
        the intended meaning of a communication
    
    
    
 
    5
    
        have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
    
    
    
 
    7
    
        the pervading meaning or tenor
    
    
    
 
    8
    
        To have or present the often false appearance of being or intending; profess:  selfish behavior that purports to be altruistic. 
    
    
    
 
    9
    
        To have the intention of doing; purpose.
    
    
    
 
    10
    
        Meaning presented, intended, or implied; import. See Synonyms at substance.