Proport vs. Purport

Proport vs. Purport — Is There a Difference?
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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 conversation

Purportverb

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming;

The letter purports to express people's opinion

Purportverb

propose or intend;

I aim to arrive at noon

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