purporting

/P ER0 P AO1 R T IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

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

    โ€œHe purports himself to be an international man of affairs.โ€

  2. 2

    (construed with to) To intend.

    โ€œHe purported to become an international man of affairs.โ€

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