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purport
Anoun
drift, purport
 general meaning or tenor; "caught the drift of the conversation"
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intent, purport, spirit
 the intended meaning of a communication
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Bverb
aim, purpose, purport, propose
 propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
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purport
 have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion"
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affirm
claim
purport

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