purport
verb (used with object)
to present, especially deliberately, the appearance of being; profess or claim, often falsely.
purporting
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present participleof purport.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Hellmich had "used forged documents and a false email address" purporting to belong to Campbell, the tribunal ruled.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Then came illustrated guides purporting to explain how an anxious shopper might distinguish horse meat from cow meat by color, texture, fat and smell.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Viral images purporting to show a life-sized version of the Dr Seuss character on the streets after dark have sparked fear and confusion among teenagers.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
While images purporting to show him at the memorial circulated on social media Monday, Toossi said there is no verified footage showing he attended the funeral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
It was unsigned, but there were several clear references which made it plain that Bunny Corcoran, or someone purporting to be him, was the author.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
