Meaning & use
profess
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To openly declare or claim a belief, feeling, or skill, sometimes with the implication that the claim may not be entirely true.
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He professed his innocence throughout the trial.
She professes to be an expert, though her resume suggests otherwise.
A note on using this word
Can carry a subtle hint of doubt about the sincerity of the claim, as in 'he professes to love her,' which can suggest the speaker isn't fully convinced.
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