profess

verb
UK: /prəˈfes/
US: /prəˈfes/

  1. To state openly that you have a particular belief or feeling.

    1. I profess to be a big fan of her, but I don't know her songs well.
    2. Even though they profess their love, it's difficult to believe their relationship will last.

  2. To claim something, often insincerely, is the case.

    1. He would profess innocence, but everyone knew he was guilty of something.
    2. They profess to care about the environment, yet continue to pollute the river with their waste.

  3. To admit to or declare one's skills or qualities.

    1. I profess no knowledge of the subject; you'll need to ask someone else.
    2. Although she professes great talent, she rarely shows her paintings in public.

Synonyms

affirm claim avow pretend declare

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "profess" in English means: To state openly that you have a particular belief or feeling., To claim something, often insincerely, is the case., To admit to or declare one's skills or qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "profess" is /prəˈfes/ in British English and /prəˈfes/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "profess": affirm, claim, avow, pretend, declare.

Example usage of "profess": "I profess to be a big fan of her, but I don't know her songs well.". More examples on the page.