professed

adjective
UK: /prəˈfest/
US: /prəˈfest/

  1. Claimed openly but often falsely.

    1. He professed love for her, but it seemed insincere.
    2. Despite his professed dedication, he rarely volunteered his time.

  2. Having openly declared or acknowledged a belief or feeling.

    1. She professed to be happy, but her eyes told a different story.
    2. The professed atheist surprised everyone by attending church regularly.

Synonyms

avowed alleged acknowledged
professed verb

  1. To declare openly or claim to have a particular feeling or quality.

    1. He professed his innocence to the police officer.
    2. She professed ignorance of the company's illegal activities.

  2. To declare one's belief in; to confess faith in a religion or set of principles.

    1. They professed Christianity and attended church every Sunday.
    2. He professed a commitment to environmental protection at the rally.
professed transitive-verb

  1. To declare openly or claim to have a particular feeling or quality.

    1. She professed herself to be happy with her new job.
    2. He professed himself satisfied with the progress of the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "professed" in English means: Claimed openly but often falsely., Having openly declared or acknowledged a belief or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "professed" is /prəˈfest/ in British English and /prəˈfest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "professed": avowed, alleged, acknowledged.

Example usage of "professed": "He professed love for her, but it seemed insincere.". More examples on the page.