Claim (to be) (7)
I believe the answer is:
purport
(Other definitions for purport that I've seen before include "Seem or claim (to be)" , "Spirit" , "Intended meaning" , "Pretend; meaning" , "Meaning, substance" .)
I believe the answer is:
purport
(Other definitions for purport that I've seen before include "Seem or claim (to be)" , "Spirit" , "Intended meaning" , "Pretend; meaning" , "Meaning, substance" .)