Collocations for "profound"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "profound" in context.
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profound
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- feel profound [remorse, regret, love]
- a profound [sense, feeling, state] of
- show profound [gratitude] (for)
- express our profound [gratitude, appreciation, thanks] (for)
- a profound and [lasting, moving] love
- (could) make a profound difference (in, for)
- had a profound [impact, influence, effect] (on)
- their [influence] is profound
- made a profound [comment, statement]
- wasn't very profound
- raise profound [questions, concerns] (about)
- [develop, display, have] a profound understanding (of)
- suffered profound [deafness, anemia]
'profound' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
accomplishment
- duty
- insight
- knowledge
- loneliness
- love
- lyrics
- meaningful
- regret
- remorse
- sadness
- slumber