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professed

adjective

openly declared as such

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
D
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹəˈfɛst

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. openly declared as such

    “an avowed enemy”

adjective

  1. claimed with intent to deceive

    “his professed intentions”

adjective

  1. professing to be qualified

    “a professed philosopher”

In context

Example Sentences

an avowed enemy
her professed love of everything about that country
McKinley was assassinated by a professed anarchist
his professed intentions
a professed philosopher

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