Definition: openly declared as such
Usage: an avowed enemy; her professed love of everything about that country; McKinley was assassinated by a professed anarchist
Similar words: declared
Definition: made known or openly avowed
Usage: their declared and their covert objectives; a declared liberal
Synonyms: professed
Definition: claimed with intent to deceive
Usage: his professed intentions
Similar words: declared
Definition: made known or openly avowed
Usage: their declared and their covert objectives; a declared liberal
Synonyms: professed
Definition: professing to be qualified
Usage: a professed philosopher
Similar words: professional
Definition: engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
Usage: the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications; began her professional career after the Olympics; professional theater; professional football; a professional cook; professional actors and athletes