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Avowed vs Professed - What's the difference?

avowed | professed | Related terms |

Avowed is a related term of professed.


As verbs the difference between avowed and professed

is that avowed is (avow) while professed is (profess).

As adjectives the difference between avowed and professed

is that avowed is openly acknowledged while professed is professing to be qualified.

avowed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (avow)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • openly acknowledged
  • positively stated
  • asserted under oath, or vow
  • * 1678 , :
    • His first avowed intent, to be a pilgrim - Who would true valour see

    Derived terms

    * avowedly

    Related terms

    * avowable

    professed

    English

    Alternative forms

    *profest (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Professing to be qualified.
  • * She is a professed expert at mechanics.

    • Verb

    professing
  • (profess)