profess
verb(pro-fess)
admit (to a wrongdoing)
profess
verb(pro-fess)
state insincerely
Examples:
He professed innocence but later admitted his guilt.
profess
verb(pro-fess)
confess one's faith in, or allegiance to
Examples:
The terrorists professed allegiance to their country.
He professes to be a Communist.
profess
verb(pro-fess)
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
Examples:
She professes organic chemistry.
profess
verb(pro-fess)
receive into a religious order or congregation
profess
verb(pro-fess)
state freely
Examples:
The teacher professed that he was not generous when it came to giving good grades.
profess
verb(pro-fess)
take vows, as in religious order
Examples:
She professed herself as a nun.