How Do You Spell PURPORT?

Pronunciation: [pɜːpˈɔːt] (IPA)

Purport is a word that is commonly misspelled. The correct spelling of purport is pronounced /pəˈpɔːt/. It means to be intended to have or do something, while disguising the true nature of the intention. Use of the word 'purport' can indeed be confusing for some as its spelling may indicate a different pronunciation. However, breaking it down to IPA phonetic transcription helps in providing a better understanding of the correct spelling and pronunciation of this word.

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PURPORT Meaning and Definition

  1. The word "purport" is a noun or a verb and is used to describe the intended or supposed meaning, message, or significance of something. As a noun, "purport" refers to the main idea or the essential meaning of a written or spoken statement. It encapsulates the objective, the gist, or the essence of what is being conveyed. It represents the intended purpose or the overall theme that is being communicated.

    As a verb, "purport" means to put forth a claim, message, or idea as being the true or intended one. It involves asserting or professing something to be the case, suggesting or indicating a particular meaning or interpretation. When used in this sense, "purport" often implies that there may be a discrepancy between what is being said and what is actually true or factual.

    In summary, "purport" is both a noun and a verb that relates to the intended or supposed meaning or message of something. It refers to the core or essential idea being conveyed, and it also denotes the act of asserting or suggesting a particular meaning or interpretation. However, it is important to note that "purport" does not guarantee the accuracy or truthfulness of the claim or message being put forth.

  2. • Design; tendency of anything said or written; import; meaning.
    • To mean; to import; to signify.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PURPORT

The word "purport" originated from the Latin word "purportare", which is a combination of two Latin words: "pro" meaning "forth" and "portare" meaning "to carry". The Latin word "purportare" eventually evolved into the Old French word "porporter", which means "to carry" or "to bear". Over time, the spelling was anglicized to "purport", and its meaning shifted to convey the idea of carrying or bearing a message or meaning.

Similar spelling words for PURPORT

Plural form of PURPORT is PURPORTS

Conjugate verb Purport

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have purported
you would have purported
he/she/it would have purported
we would have purported
they would have purported
I would have purport
you would have purport
he/she/it would have purport
we would have purport
they would have purport

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been purporting
you would have been purporting
he/she/it would have been purporting
we would have been purporting
they would have been purporting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would purport
you would purport
he/she/it would purport
we would purport
they would purport

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be purporting
you would be purporting
he/she/it would be purporting
we would be purporting
they would be purporting

FUTURE

I will purport
you will purport
he/she/it will purport
we will purport
they will purport

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be purporting
you will be purporting
he/she/it will be purporting
we will be purporting
they will be purporting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have purported
you will have purported
he/she/it will have purported
we will have purported
they will have purported

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been purporting
you will have been purporting
he/she/it will have been purporting
we will have been purporting
they will have been purporting

IMPERATIVE

you purport
we let´s purport

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to purport

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was purporting
you were purporting
he/she/it was purporting
we were purporting
they were purporting

PAST PARTICIPLE

purported

PAST PERFECT

I had purported
you had purported
he/she/it had purported
we had purported
they had purported

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been purporting
you had been purporting
he/she/it had been purporting
we had been purporting
they had been purporting

PRESENT

I purport
you purport
he/she/it purports
we purport
they purport

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am purporting
you are purporting
he/she/it is purporting
we are purporting
they are purporting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

purporting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have purported
you have purported
he/she/it has purported
we have purported
they have purported

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been purporting
you have been purporting
he/she/it has been purporting
we have been purporting
they have been purporting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it purport

SIMPLE PAST

I purported
you purported
he/she/it purported
we purported
they purported

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