professed

Meanings

• verb

  declared openly and publicly, especially concerning one's beliefs, opinions, or occupation

• verb

  make a formal declaration or affirmation, often in a court of law

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with professed
confessed , impressed , depressed

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Variants

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professed , profess , professes , professing , self-professed

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Forms

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profess, professed, professing, professes

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Etymology

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from Old French professer, from Latin professus, past participle of profiteri, to declare, make known, from pro- 'forth' + facere 'to make'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'professor' comes from the Latin word for 'teacher'.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'professed' monk or nun was one who had taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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Related Concepts

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1. declaration: A formal statement or announcement, often made in writing or in public.

2. affirmation: A positive statement or assertion, often used to express belief or commitment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'professed' is often used to describe characters who claim to have certain beliefs or values, but their actions may not align with those beliefs. In art, it can refer to an artist's public declaration of their style or medium. In music, a 'professed' singer is one who has undergone formal training and performs regularly.

How to Memorize "professed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of openly declaring something, such as a belief or occupation. Imagine yourself making a public announcement or affirmation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'professed' with the idea of making a formal declaration or affirmation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Profess is to declare, Make it known, Essentially' to remember the meaning of the word.

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