profess
3 synonyms and 5 antonyms for profess, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To claim or declare something, often about oneself, sometimes insincerely.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To claim or declare something, often about oneself, sometimes insincerely.
“He professed his innocence throughout the trial.”
How to use profess
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
profess innocence
profess love
profess a belief
Etymology
From Old French professer, from Latin profitērī, "to declare openly," from pro- + fatērī ("to acknowledge").
Full origin of profess →Frequently asked questions
What does “profess” mean?
The word “profess” means to claim or declare something, often about oneself, sometimes insincerely. In plain terms, to openly claim or declare something, sometimes with a hint that it may not be fully genuine.
How do you pronounce “profess”?
“Profess” is pronounced pruh-FEHS (/pɹəˈfɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “profess” in a sentence?
Here is “profess” used in a sentence: “He professed his innocence throughout the trial.”
What part of speech is “profess”?
“Profess” is a verb.
Where does the word “profess” come from?
The word “profess” comes from Latin. From Old French professer, from Latin profitērī, "to declare openly," from pro- + fatērī ("to acknowledge").
How many meanings does “profess” have?
“Profess” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to claim or declare something, often about oneself, sometimes insincerely.
