profess
Translation
to profess, to claim, to declare
Examples
He professed his love for her.
He professed his love for her.
She professes to be an expert.
She professes to be an expert.
He professed ignorance of the matter.
He professed ignorance of the matter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to state something openly He professed his loyalty to the king.
((to-inf)) to claim to be or do something She professed to be a vegetarian.
Similar Words
Synonyms: declare, claim, allege
Etymology
From Latin 'profiteri' (to declare publicly). 'pro-' (before) + 'fateri' (to acknowledge).
Memory Tips
A 'professor' 'professes' their knowledge to students.