professed

• Qualifie ce qui est ouvertement déclaré ou annoncé, souvent utilisé pour désigner une croyance, une opinion ou une identité que l'on affirme publiquement.

Describes something that is openly declared or claimed, often used to refer to a belief, opinion, or identity that is stated publicly.

1. Openly declaredB2formal

   Stated or claimed openly, often about one's beliefs, intentions, or qualifications.

   déclaré ouvertement

   • He is a professed expert in ancient history.
   • She is a professed supporter of environmental causes.
   • The organization has a professed commitment to transparency.

   Synonymesacknowledgedavoweddeclaredproclaimed

   Antonymesimplicittacitundeclaredunspoken

2. Claimed insincerelyC1formal

   Claimed or stated, often with the implication that the claim is false or intended to deceive.

   prétendu, soi-disant

   • His professed innocence was later proven to be a lie.
   • The politician's professed concern for the poor seemed hollow.
   • They acted under a professed loyalty that was never genuine.

   Synonymesallegedostensiblepretendedsupposed

   Antonymesactualgenuinerealsincere

3. Self-proclaimedB2formal

   Describing someone who claims to have a particular quality or status, especially without official recognition.

   Auto-proclamé

   • A professed admirer of classical music, he attended every concert.
   • She is a professed atheist, though she respects all beliefs.
   • The professed leader of the group had no official title.

   Synonymesacknowledgedavoweddeclaredostensibleself-proclaimedself-styledso-calledwould-be

   Antonymesactualauthenticgenuinerealtrue

• Verbe utilisé pour déclarer ou affirmer ouvertement quelque chose, souvent une croyance, un sentiment ou une opinion, parfois avec une nuance d'insincérité.

A verb used to declare or claim something openly, often about a belief, feeling, or opinion, sometimes with the implication of insincerity.

1. Claim or declare openlyB2formal

   To state or claim something openly, often about one's knowledge, skill, or belief.

   professer, déclarer ouvertement

   • He professed to be an expert in ancient history.
   • She professed her love for him in front of everyone.
   • They professed their loyalty to the cause.

   Synonymesaffirmassertaveravowclaimcontenddeclaremaintainproclaimstate

   Antonymesdenydisavowdisclaimrepudiate

2. Practice as a professionB2formal

   To practice a particular profession, especially in academia or medicine.

   Exercer une profession

   • She professes law at the university.
   • He has been professing medicine for over twenty years.
   • Many scholars profess their subjects with great passion.

   Synonymesexercisefollowplypractice

3. Confess or admitB2formal

   To admit to a wrongdoing or fault.

   Avouer, reconnaître (une faute)

   • He professed his guilt in the crime.
   • She professed to having made a serious mistake.
   • The defendant professed his remorse in court.

   Synonymesacknowledgeadmitavowconcedeconfessdiscloseown

   Antonymesconcealdenydisavowdisclaimhide

4. Affirm faith or allegianceB2formal

   To declare one's faith in a religion or allegiance to a group or principle.

   professer (une foi, une allégeance)

   • They professed their faith in the church.
   • He professed allegiance to the king.
   • Many people profess a belief in democracy.

   Synonymesaffirmassertavowdeclarepledgeproclaimsweartestifyvow

   Antonymesabjuredenydisavowforswearrenouncerepudiate

5. State insincerelyC1formal

   To claim something that is not genuinely believed or felt.

   Prétendre faussement

   • He professed admiration for his rival, but it was clearly false.
   • She professed to be happy, though she was deeply upset.
   • They professed support for the policy, but later opposed it.

   Synonymesaffectcounterfeitdissemblefeignpretendsimulate

   Antonymesbeliedenydisavowforswearrenouncerepudiate

6. Receive into a religious orderC2formal

   To formally admit someone into a religious community or congregation.

   Recevoir dans un ordre religieux

   • The abbess professed the new nuns into the order.
   • He was professed as a monk after a year of novitiate.
   • The ceremony professed several new members into the congregation.

   Synonymesadmitreceive

7. Take religious vowsC2formal

   To make a formal commitment to a religious life by taking vows.

   Professer (vœux religieux)

   • She professed her vows as a nun in a solemn ceremony.
   • He professed to a life of poverty and service.
   • Many monks profess their final vows after years of training.