profess

UK
/prəˈfɛs/
US
/prəˈfɛs/

Translations

professverb
professed
Past Simple
professed
Past Participle
professing
Gerund
UK
/prəˈfɛs/
US
/prəˈfɛs/
He professes to be an expert in the field.
Он притворяется, что является экспертом в этой области.
She professes to know the truth.
Она заявляет, что знает правду.
He professes his faith openly.
Он открыто исповедует свою веру.

Definitions

professverb
To declare or admit openly or freely; affirm.
She professed her love for him in front of everyone.
To claim or pretend to have a particular quality or feeling.
He professed ignorance of the whole affair.
To take vows in a religious order.
She professed as a nun after years of contemplation.
To teach (a subject) as a professor at a university or college.
Dr. Carter has professed chemistry at the university for more than a decade.