drift vs purport

purport vs drift

drift and purport both are nouns.

drift and purport both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
drift	Yes	No	Yes	No
purport	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, drift and purport are synonyms defined as:

drift and purport: the pervading meaning or tenor

drift (noun)	purport (noun)
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine	the pervading meaning or tenor
the pervading meaning or tenor	the intended meaning of a communication
a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
a force that moves something along
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
a process of linguistic change over a period of time

drift (verb)	purport (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current	propose or intend
be subject to fluctuation	have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
drive slowly and far afield for grazing
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
be in motion due to some air or water current
wander from a direct course or at random
move in an unhurried fashion
cause to be carried by a current
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
vary or move from a fixed point or course

Difference between drift and purport

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