purport
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɜːpɔːt//pəˈpɔːt//ˈpɚpɔɹt//pɚˈpɔɹt/noun
Definitions
Import, intention or purpose
Disguise; covering
verb
Definitions
To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
Example: He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.
(construed with to) To intend.
Example: He purported to become an international man of affairs.