Purport and Topic

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Purport noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Usage example: was able to give the purport of the governor's speech in a few words

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Topic and purport are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Topic" instead a noun "Purport".

Nearby Words: purported, purporting

Topic noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Usage example: the topic of his poem is the bitter conflict in Northern Ireland

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Purport and topic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Purport" instead a noun "Topic".

Nearby Words: topical, topicality, topically

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Topic and Purport. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/purport/topic

Purport & Topic. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/purport/topic>.

Topic or Purport. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/purport/topic.

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