purport
     n 1: the intended meaning of a communication [syn: {intent}, {spirit}]
     2: general meaning or tenor; "caught the drift of the
        conversation" [syn: {drift}]
     v 1: have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or
          claiming; "The letter purports to express people's
          opinion"
     2: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn: {aim}, {purpose},
         {propose}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0