professing

/prəˈfɛsɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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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