The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PURPORT
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What does PURPORT mean?
PURPORT noun- Import, intention or purpose
- Disguise; covering
- To convey, imply, or profess outwardly (often falsely).
- (construed with to) To intend.