Pronunciation: /pərˈpɔːrt/
noun the meaning or main point of something, typically a document or speech
A1 The purport of the story was easy for the children to understand.
A2 I couldn't quite grasp the purport of the message in the email.
B1 The purport of the research paper was to analyze the effects of climate change on marine life.
B2 The purport of the new law was to protect endangered species in the region.
C1 The purport of the artist's latest exhibit was to challenge societal norms and provoke thought.
C2 The purport of the novel was to explore the complexities of human relationships in a modern society.
verb to appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely
A1 The brochure purports to show the benefits of the new product.
A2 The email purports to provide important information about the upcoming event.
B1 The article purports to explain the causes of climate change.
B2 The research paper purports to offer a solution to the problem of pollution.
C1 The book purports to analyze the impact of globalization on developing countries.
C2 The documentary purports to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy theory.
formal The document purports to outline the company's financial projections for the next year.
informal I heard a rumor that the new policy purports to limit vacation days.
slang I don't believe what he purports about his past experiences.
figurative Her actions purport a hidden agenda that we need to uncover.
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