Profess | Mean of profess in English Dictionary

/prəˈfɛs/

• Verb
• to say or declare (something) openly
1. He professes confidence in his friend.
2. They profess loyalty to the king.
3. He professes himself (to be) unsatisfied with their decision.
• to say that you are, do, or feel something when other people doubt what you say
1. They professed to be our friends.
2. She professed to know nothing about the missing money.
3. She professed to be pleased with the outcome, but we knew the truth.
• to believe in (a particular religion)
1. He professes Judaism/Catholicism/Islam.