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purport vs claim

claim vs purport

purport and claim both are nouns.

purport and claim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purport Yes No Yes No
claim Yes No Yes No
As verbs, claim is a hypernym of purport; that is, claim is a word with a broader meaning than purport:
  • purport: have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
  • claim: assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
purport (noun) claim (noun)
the pervading meaning or tenor demand for something as rightful or due
the intended meaning of a communication an established or recognized right
an informal right to something
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
a demand
an assertion that something is true or factual
purport (verb) claim (verb)
propose or intend assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
lay claim to; as of an idea
demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
Difference between purport and claim

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