HyperDic: professed

English > 3 senses of the word professed:
ADJECTIVEallprofessedprofessing to be qualified
allprofessedclaimed with intent to deceive
allprofessed, avowedopenly declared as such
professed > pronunciation
Soundsprahfeh'st
Rhymesabreast ... zest: 76 rhymes with ehst...
English > professed: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningprofessing to be qualified.
Example"a professed philosopher"
BroaderprofessionalEngaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
English > professed: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningclaimed with intent to deceive.
Example"his professed intentions"
Broaderdeclaredmade known or openly avowed / avowed
Adverbsprofessedlywith pretense or intention to deceive
English > professed: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningopenly declared as such.
Examples
  • "her professed love of everything about that country"
  • "McKinley was assassinated by a professed anarchist"
Synonymavowed
Broaderdeclaredmade known or openly avowed / avowed
Spanishdeclarado
Adverbsprofessedlyby open declaration

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