profess
/prəˈfɛs/
verb
- To claim or declare something openly, often insincerely or falsely.
- She professed ignorance of the missing documents, but no one believed her.
- The politician professed to support the new law, though he had voted against it.
- He professed his love for her, but his actions showed otherwise.
- To affirm one's faith in or allegiance to a religion, belief, or principle.
- They profess the Christian faith and attend church every Sunday.
- Many people profess a belief in equality, yet they still discriminate.
- He professed his loyalty to the king during the ceremony.
- To teach or claim to have knowledge of a subject, especially as a professor.
- The scholar professed his expertise in medieval literature.
- She professes history at the local university.
- He professed a deep understanding of ancient philosophy.