Professedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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professedly
[ prəˈfɛstɪdli ]
in a purported or professed manner
Allegedly; supposedly.
Synonyms
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professedly |
This word is used when someone openly states or acknowledges something, often implying that it might not be true. It is formal and can sometimes carry a neutral or slightly skeptical tone.
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allegedly |
Use this word when making a statement that is claimed to be true but has not been proven or confirmed. It often carries a legal or investigative connotation and can imply doubt or suspicion.
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supposedly |
This word indicates that something is believed or claimed to be true based on what is generally accepted or thought, but there may be doubt or uncertainty about it. It is commonly used in casual conversation.
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Examples of usage
- He professedly left the party early, but was later seen at a nightclub.
- The company professedly values diversity, but their actions suggest otherwise.
Translations
Translations of the word "professedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 professadamente
🇮🇳 स्पष्ट रूप से
🇩🇪 angeblich
🇮🇩 secara terbuka
🇺🇦 заявлено
🇵🇱 domniemanie
🇯🇵 公然と
🇫🇷 prétendument
🇪🇸 supuestamente
🇹🇷 sözde
🇰🇷 공언한
🇸🇦 بإعلان
🇨🇿 údajně
🇸🇰 údajne
🇨🇳 自称
🇸🇮 domnevno
🇮🇸 yfirlýst
🇰🇿 айтылған
🇬🇪 განცხადებულად
🇦🇿 iddia edilən
🇲🇽 supuestamente
Etymology
The adverb 'professedly' is derived from the verb 'profess', which comes from Middle English 'professen', from Old French 'professer', from Latin 'profiteri' (to declare publicly). The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'professedly'. This word has been in use since the late 16th century.
See also: profess, professed, profession, professions, professor, professors.