professing
/prəˈfɛsɪŋ/
verb
- Claiming or stating something openly, often a belief or feeling, sometimes insincerely.
- He kept professing his love for her, but his actions said otherwise.
- She is always professing to be an expert on the subject, though she has little experience.
- The politician was professing support for the new law during the campaign.
- Declaring one's faith or religious beliefs publicly.
- He is not shy about professing his belief in God.
- Many early Christians were persecuted for professing their faith.
- The ceremony involved professing a commitment to the church's teachings.
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