What does professed mean?
Professed means Openly declared or acknowledged..
Professed
/pɹəˈfɛst/ · adjective
Meaning
Openly declared or acknowledged..
Definitions by Sense
- Openly declared or acknowledged.
- Professing to be qualified.
- Admitted to a religious order.
- simple past and past participle of profess
Example Sentences
His professed religion was Catholicism.
She is a professed expert in mechanics.
[…] flowers, which, if not identical with our violets, sufficiently correspond to them for the purposes of readers who are not professed botanists.
The rule of the Perpetual Adoration is so strict that it horrifies; novices hold back, and the order is not recruited. In 1845 a few lay sisters were still found here and there, but no professed nuns.
Synonyms for professed
Antonyms for professed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more professed
- most professed
- profest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for professed?
Common synonyms include avowed.
What is the opposite of professed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use professed in a sentence?
His professed religion was Catholicism.
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