Proport vs. Purport

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Difference Between Proport and Purport
Proportverb
misspelling of purport
Purportverb
To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
He purports himself to be an international man of affairs.Purportverb
(construed with to) To intend.
He purported to become an international man of affairs.Purportnoun
import, intention or purpose
Purportnoun
(obsolete) disguise; covering
Purportnoun
the intended meaning of a communication
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Purportnoun
general meaning or tenor;
caught the drift of the conversationPurportverb
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming;
The letter purports to express people's opinionPurportverb
propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noon