purport

Noun

• the pervading meaning or tenor
  • caught the general drift of the conversation
    

• the intended meaning of a communication

Verb

• propose or intend
  • I aim to arrive at noon
    

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

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  drift , intent , spirit , aim , purpose , propose