professed

UK
/prəˈfɛst/
US
/prəˈfɛst/

Translations

professedadjective
UK
/prəˈfɛst/
US
/prəˈfɛst/
He is a professed supporter of the new policy.
Он является заявленным сторонником новой политики.
She is a professed expert in her field.
Она признанный эксперт в своей области.
His professed beliefs are well known.
Его открытые убеждения хорошо известны.
professedpast participle
UK
/prəˈfɛst/
US
/prəˈfɛst/
Used attributively to describe something that has been declared or claimed, corresponding to the past participle of the verb "profess".
professverb

professed

Past Simple

professed
Past Simple
professed
Past Participle
professing
Gerund
UK
/prəˈfɛs/
US
/prəˈfɛs/
He professes his faith openly.
Он открыто исповедует свою веру.
She professes to know the truth.
Она заявляет, что знает правду.
He professes to be an expert in the field.
Он притворяется, что является экспертом в этой области.

Definitions

professedadjective
Openly declared or acknowledged.
He is a professed supporter of the new policy.
Claimed or asserted, often without proof.
She is a professed expert in the field, but her credentials are questionable.
Having formally taken the vows of a religious order.
The professed monks observed the silent hour after sunset.
professedpast participle
That has been openly declared or claimed; avowed.
Their professed intentions were to help the community.
professverb
To declare or admit openly or freely; affirm.
She professed her love for him in front of everyone.
To claim or pretend to have a particular quality or feeling.
He professed ignorance of the whole affair.
To take vows in a religious order.
She professed as a nun after years of contemplation.
To teach (a subject) as a professor at a university or college.
Dr. Carter has professed chemistry at the university for more than a decade.