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purport vs intend

intend vs purport

purport is a noun but intend is not a noun.

purport and intend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purport Yes No Yes No
intend No No Yes No
As verbs, intend is a hypernym of purport; that is, intend is a word with a broader meaning than purport:
  • purport: propose or intend
  • intend: have in mind as a purpose
Other hypernyms of purport include mean, think.
purport (noun) intend (noun)
the pervading meaning or tenor
the intended meaning of a communication
purport (verb) intend (verb)
propose or intend have in mind as a purpose
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming design or destine
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
Difference between purport and intend

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