1. claims or appears to be something, often falsely or without proof
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘purport’

Examples

• The document purports to be an official government report.
• She purports to have insider knowledge of the company.
• The website purports to offer miracle cures for common ailments.
• He purports to be an expert in ancient history.
• The letter purports to come from the bank’s president.
• The study purports to show a link between diet and mood.