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think vs purport

purport vs think

think and purport both are nouns.

think and purport both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
think Yes No Yes No
purport Yes No Yes No
As verbs, purport is a hyponym of think; that is, purport is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than think:
  • think: have in mind as a purpose
  • purport: propose or intend
Other hyponyms of think include design, be after, plan, aim, propose, purpose.
think (noun) purport (noun)
an instance of deliberate thinking the pervading meaning or tenor
the intended meaning of a communication
think (verb) purport (verb)
bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation propose or intend
use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
judge or regard; look upon; judge
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
expect, believe, or suppose
have in mind as a purpose
be capable of conscious thought
focus one's attention on a certain state
decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting
ponder; reflect on, or reason about
have or formulate in the mind
dispose the mind in a certain way
imagine or visualize
Difference between think and purport

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