Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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aim | Yes | No | Yes | No |
purport | Yes | No | Yes | No |
aim (noun) | purport (noun) |
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the action of directing something at an object | the pervading meaning or tenor |
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | the intended meaning of a communication |
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) | |
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies |
aim (verb) | purport (verb) |
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have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | propose or intend |
propose or intend | have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming |
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public | |
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal | |
move into a desired direction of discourse | |
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | |
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal |