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PROFESSED

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There are 12 meanings of the word Professed.

Professed - as an adjective satellite

Professing to be qualified

Example: "A professed philosopher"

Claimed with intent to deceive

Example: "His professed intentions"

Openly declared as such

Example: "An avowed enemy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Professed - as a verb

To administer the vows of a religious order to (someone); to admit to a religious order. (chiefly in passive.)

To declare oneself (to be something).

To declare; to assert, affirm.

To make a claim (to be something); to lay claim to (a given quality, feeling etc.), often with connotations of insincerity.

To declare one's adherence to (a religion, deity, principle etc.).

To work as a professor of; to teach.

To claim to have knowledge or understanding of (a given area of interest, subject matter).

Professed - as an adjective

Openly declared or acknowledged.

Example: "His professed religion was catholicism."

Professing to be qualified.

Example: "She is a professed expert in mechanics."

Example Sentences

"He was a professed expert in the field of psychology."
"Despite his professed innocence, the evidence against him was overwhelming."
"Her professed love for animals led her to become a veterinarian."
"The politician's professed commitment to education reform was met with skepticism."
"His professed admiration for the artist was evident in his collection of her paintings."
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Word Game Points

Is PROFESSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, professed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROFESSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PROFESSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, professed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFESSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PROFESSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, professed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFESSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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