profess

Definition

  • verb: to say or declare (something) openly
  • verb: to receive formally into a religious community following a novitiate by acceptance of the required vows
  • followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: confess, state, avow

Examples

  • She 'professed to be' pleased with the outcome, but we knew the truth.

  • He 'professes' himself (to be) unsatisfied with their decision.

  • She 'professed to know' nothing about the missing money.

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