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profess

verb

/prəˈfes/

Meaning

to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief

He professes his love for classical music.

declare, claim, assert, state

deny, conceal, hide

profess faith, profess love, profess ignorance, openly profess

To show or exhibit something to be seen.

To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

to officially or legally prohibit something

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

To attract or tempt someone with charm or appeal.

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action