professedly Definition
as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; supposedly.
Using professedly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "professedly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company professedly cares about the environment, but their actions suggest otherwise.
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The politician professedly supports education reform, but has yet to take any concrete steps towards it.
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The book is professedly a work of fiction, but many believe it is based on real events.
professedly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for professedly
Summary: professedly in Brief
The term 'professedly' [prəˈfɛstli] means as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so. It is often used to describe situations where someone claims to hold a certain belief or value, but their actions suggest otherwise. Synonyms include 'allegedly,' 'ostensibly,' and 'purportedly.'
