Purport
/pˈɜˌrpɔrt/
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Definition
(verb) To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately).
Sentence Examples
You purport to know what you're talking about; why don't you know about this?
The text did not purport to be comprehensive.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The document was said to ____ to be an original letter written by the founding president.