purport

nouns

the intended meaning of a communication
intent, purport, spirit
the pervading meaning or tenor
"caught the general drift of the conversation"
drift, purport

verbs

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
"The letter purports to express people's opinion"
purport
is a type of (narrower)
assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
"He claimed that he killed the burglar"
claim
propose or intend
"I aim to arrive at noon"
aim, propose, purport, purpose