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.
(..) You got my money? Later. Go away. Grand Maester. Ser Loras Tyrell. Are you prepared to stand trial and profess your guilt or innocence before the Seven? There'll be no need for a trial. I confess before the Seven and freely admit to my crimes. To which crimes will you be confessing? All of them. (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Winds of Winter Season: 6 Episode 10