1. (

• intent ,
• purport ,
• spirit

) the intended meaning of a communication ;

2. (

• drift ,
• purport

) the pervading meaning or tenor; "caught the general drift of the conversation" ;

1. (

• purport

) have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; "The letter purports to express people's opinion" ;

2. (

• aim ,
• purpose ,
• purport ,
• propose ,

) propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" ;