Definition of Profess
Profess
Pro·fess
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To declare or claim publicly that one has a certain feeling or belief.
e.g. She professed her love for him in front of the whole class.
(verb)
to declare that one has some feeling or quality when this is not actually the case, to claim or pretend something based on appearances alone;
e.g. He began to profess his good intentions but there was evidence that he was plotting against them.
(verb)
to affirm one's faith to a religion, to confess one's allegiance to a set of beliefs;
e.g. They may profess their religious beliefs, but they do not follow the principles of their religion.
(verb)
to be accepted or received into some religious community by taking formal vows;
e.g. The ceremony to profess him will be taking place next week.
(verb)
in old and/or humorous usage, to teach something in the capacity of a professor;
e.g. He was assigned to profess three courses for the semester.
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