Purport
verb
Claim to have or do a particular thing, especially when this is not true.
The salesman purported to have two decades of experience
Often appears as...
- purport to be
- purport to have
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The overall meaning or main idea of something.
The purport of the amendment was to close loopholes
Often appears as...
- purport of the story
- purport of the law
verb
Claim to have or do a particular thing, especially when this is not true.
The salesman purported to have two decades of experience
Often appears as...
- purport to be
- purport to have
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The overall meaning or main idea of something.
The purport of the amendment was to close loopholes
Often appears as...
- purport of the story
- purport of the law
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Doubtful Truth
Used when there's suspicion about the truth of someone's claims.
He purported to own a mansion, but it seemed doubtful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cautious Use
Consider the context; it might imply skepticism about the claim.
She purported to be an expert, which raised some eyebrows.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonation Hint
Often hints at someone pretending to be something they are not.
He purported to be a celebrity to get the table.
Pro Tip 1/3Doubtful Truth
Used when there's suspicion about the truth of someone's claims.
He purported to own a mansion, but it seemed doubtful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cautious Use
Consider the context; it might imply skepticism about the claim.
She purported to be an expert, which raised some eyebrows.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonation Hint
Often hints at someone pretending to be something they are not.
He purported to be a celebrity to get the table.
Pro Tip 1/3Doubtful Truth
Used when there's suspicion about the truth of someone's claims.
He purported to own a mansion, but it seemed doubtful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cautious Use
Consider the context; it might imply skepticism about the claim.
She purported to be an expert, which raised some eyebrows.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonation Hint
Often hints at someone pretending to be something they are not.
He purported to be a celebrity to get the table.
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Liz Coleman's call to...
may seem at odds with the explosion of community service programs. But despite the attention paid to these efforts, they remain emphatically extracurricular. In effect, civic-mindedness is treated as outside the realm of what purports to be
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for exaggerating the purported health benefits of its yogurt. And I can tell you about the legislator who despite heavy lobbying directed at both sides of the aisle pushes for environmental protections. These are isolated examples,
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Who determines the...
what about bias what happens when we talk about bias who here in this room would purport to be biased raise your hand that's great it's everyone and it's inevitable that humans are all biased it's part of what makes us human quite
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Why people fall for...
Eventually this image spread to textbooks and classrooms as a purported truth of how we experience taste. But perhaps the factor that most contributed to this misconception was its narrative simplicity. In many ways,
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How Ethics Can Help You...
So how do you prepare for that? By reading theories of ethics and understanding what they say, what they mean, how they purport to help us make better decisions and become better people. And by the way,
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What's Driving Tigers...
believed to treat epilepsy to the tail used to treat skin diseases and nearly every body part in between has been used to treat various other maladies these purported natural remedies date back at
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A forgotten ancient...
In that ancient culture's mythology, the entire universe sprouted from a seed of fonio. Aside from its purported mystical properties, fonio is a miracle grain in many aspects. It is nutritious,
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Why does the universe...
physicists have purported to give a purely scientific explanation of how a universe like ours could have popped into existence out of sheer nothingness, a quantum fluctuation out of the void.
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Shereen El-Feki: How to...
People are less likely to come forth to be tested or treated or to disclose their condition, none of which helps these individuals or the communities these laws purport to protect.
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5 Ethical Principles for...
and accountabilities of our actions if our actions actually cause harm to those that we purport to protect and serve. Another world is absolutely, radically possible. Thank you.
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Liz Coleman's call to...
may seem at odds with the explosion of community service programs. But despite the attention paid to these efforts, they remain emphatically extracurricular. In effect, civic-mindedness is treated as outside the realm of what purports to be
Video examples
In praise of conflict PIPE...
for exaggerating the purported health benefits of its yogurt. And I can tell you about the legislator who despite heavy lobbying directed at both sides of the aisle pushes for environmental protections. These are isolated examples,
Video examples
Who determines the...
what about bias what happens when we talk about bias who here in this room would purport to be biased raise your hand that's great it's everyone and it's inevitable that humans are all biased it's part of what makes us human quite
Video examples
Why people fall for...
Eventually this image spread to textbooks and classrooms as a purported truth of how we experience taste. But perhaps the factor that most contributed to this misconception was its narrative simplicity. In many ways,
Video examples
How Ethics Can Help You...
So how do you prepare for that? By reading theories of ethics and understanding what they say, what they mean, how they purport to help us make better decisions and become better people. And by the way,
Video examples
What's Driving Tigers...
believed to treat epilepsy to the tail used to treat skin diseases and nearly every body part in between has been used to treat various other maladies these purported natural remedies date back at
Video examples
A forgotten ancient...
In that ancient culture's mythology, the entire universe sprouted from a seed of fonio. Aside from its purported mystical properties, fonio is a miracle grain in many aspects. It is nutritious,
Video examples
Why does the universe...
physicists have purported to give a purely scientific explanation of how a universe like ours could have popped into existence out of sheer nothingness, a quantum fluctuation out of the void.
Video examples
Shereen El-Feki: How to...
People are less likely to come forth to be tested or treated or to disclose their condition, none of which helps these individuals or the communities these laws purport to protect.
Video examples
5 Ethical Principles for...
and accountabilities of our actions if our actions actually cause harm to those that we purport to protect and serve. Another world is absolutely, radically possible. Thank you.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Ruth Ozeki
Canadian Novelist
Even though I was making documentaries, my films had fictional elements to them. I think I like blurring those distinctions because so much of what we see on television purports to be the truth, but it's often largely imaginary - or wishful thinking, or any number of less honorable things.
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Jonathan Kozol
American Writer
A great deal has been written in recent years about the purported lack of motivation in the children of the Negro ghettos. Little in my experience supports this, yet the phrase has been repeated endlessly, and the blame in almost all cases is placed somewhere outside the classroom.
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Tim Ferriss
American Author
If you look at the purported dangers of salt or fat, there is no consensus of support in scientific literature. So I would ask first: 'Is it possible to have an informed government that actually follows the science?' From what I've seen, it's not likely.
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Evan Williams
American Businessman
Unfortunately, 'climate' has become a dirty word - obviously in politics, but even to some degree in my world, in venture capital. People hesitate if they see something that's purported to be green. That's not a reason to invest for many people.
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Dr. Luke
All of their horrific allegations of abuse, threats and purported misconduct by me against Kesha are completely untrue and deeply hurtful.
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Damon Galgut
South African Playwright
It's been unsettling to discover that every form of narrative, even one that purports to tell the truth, is a kind of lying.
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Pete Gallego
American Politician
A lawmaker cannot be pro-sequester while also purporting to be pro-national security or supportive of a strong economy.
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Angela Carter
English Novelist
In a secular age, an authentic miracle must purport to be a hoax, in order to gain credit in the world.
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Ksenia Sobchak
Russian Politician
I do not purport to be a professional politician.
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Cate Blanchett
Australian Actress
No one is ever who they purport to be.
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Ruth Ozeki
Canadian Novelist
Even though I was making documentaries, my films had fictional elements to them. I think I like blurring those distinctions because so much of what we see on television purports to be the truth, but it's often largely imaginary - or wishful thinking, or any number of less honorable things.
Quote examples
Jonathan Kozol
American Writer
A great deal has been written in recent years about the purported lack of motivation in the children of the Negro ghettos. Little in my experience supports this, yet the phrase has been repeated endlessly, and the blame in almost all cases is placed somewhere outside the classroom.
Quote examples
Tim Ferriss
American Author
If you look at the purported dangers of salt or fat, there is no consensus of support in scientific literature. So I would ask first: 'Is it possible to have an informed government that actually follows the science?' From what I've seen, it's not likely.
Quote examples
Evan Williams
American Businessman
Unfortunately, 'climate' has become a dirty word - obviously in politics, but even to some degree in my world, in venture capital. People hesitate if they see something that's purported to be green. That's not a reason to invest for many people.
Quote examples
Dr. Luke
All of their horrific allegations of abuse, threats and purported misconduct by me against Kesha are completely untrue and deeply hurtful.
Quote examples
Damon Galgut
South African Playwright
It's been unsettling to discover that every form of narrative, even one that purports to tell the truth, is a kind of lying.
Quote examples
Pete Gallego
American Politician
A lawmaker cannot be pro-sequester while also purporting to be pro-national security or supportive of a strong economy.
Quote examples
Angela Carter
English Novelist
In a secular age, an authentic miracle must purport to be a hoax, in order to gain credit in the world.
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Ksenia Sobchak
Russian Politician
I do not purport to be a professional politician.
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Cate Blanchett
Australian Actress
No one is ever who they purport to be.
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