"purports" in the noun sense
1. intent, purport, spirit
the intended meaning of a communication
2. drift, purport
the pervading meaning or tenor
"caught the general drift of the conversation"
"purports" in the verb sense
1. purport
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
"The letter purports to express people's opinion"
2. aim, purpose, purport, propose
propose or intend
"I aim to arrive at noon"
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