profess in German
profess in German is sich bekennen, bekennen — profess means to claim or declare something, often about oneself, sometimes insincerely.
profess in German
sich bekennen
(transitive, chiefly, passive) To administer the vows of a religious order to (someone); to admit to a religious order. [from 14th c.]
bekennen
(transitive) To make a claim (to be something); to lay claim to (a given quality, feeling etc.), often with connotations of insincerity. [from 16th c.]
What does "profess" mean?
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verb To claim or declare something, often about oneself, sometimes insincerely.
"He professed his innocence throughout the trial."
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verb To formally declare belief in a religion or set of principles.
"The monks professed their vows before the abbot."
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profess in a sentence
- He professed his innocence throughout the trial.
- She professed to have no interest in the promotion.
- The monks professed their vows before the abbot.
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What is "profess" in German?
"profess" in German is sich bekennen, bekennen. profess means: To claim or declare something, often about oneself, sometimes insincerely.
How do you use "profess" in a sentence?
Example: "He professed his innocence throughout the trial." In German, "profess" is sich bekennen, bekennen.
Are there other ways to say "profess" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "profess": sich bekennen, bekennen.
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