Definition as Noun

• the pervading meaning or tenor
• the intended meaning of a communication

Definition as Verb

• have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
• propose or intend

• drift

• intent, spirit

• aim, purpose, propose

• "caught the general drift of the conversation"

• "The letter purports to express people's opinion"

• "I aim to arrive at noon"

• Purport vs drift
• Purport vs intent
• Purport vs spirit
• Purport vs aim
• Purport vs purpose
• Purport vs propose