profess (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /prəˈfɛs/
Definition
To claim to have a feeling, quality, or skill, often without real evidence.
Examples
He professes to be an expert, but his work shows little understanding.
Many politicians profess loyalty to their constituents while acting in their own interest.
She professes to be a vegetarian but was seen eating a burger last night.
How to Use profess
- profess to be (collocation)
- To claim to be something, often falsely. — "He professes to be a doctor but has no medical license."
- profess something (collocation)
- To state or declare something, especially a feeling or belief. — "She professes her deep admiration for his work."
- profess + adjective (collocation)
- To claim to be a certain way. — "They profess themselves satisfied with the outcome."
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