Proport vs. Purport

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  • Proport (verb)

    misspelling of purport

  • Purport (verb)

    To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).

    “He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.”

  • Purport (verb)

    To intend.

    “He purported to become an international man of affairs.”

  • Purport (noun)

    import, intention or purpose

  • Purport (noun)

    disguise; covering

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