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How to pronounce professed

verbC1
pruhFEHST

/pʰɹəˈfɛst̚/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of profess

Professed is both the past form and the past participle of profess.

Stated openly that someone had a feeling, belief, or quality, sometimes without being sincere or truthful.

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Meanings & examples

past form and past participle

Stated openly that someone had a feeling, belief, or quality, sometimes without being sincere or truthful.

She professed her love for him.

They have professed their faith in the new leader.

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