English Dictionary
Definition profess in British English
profess verb
[transitive] verb
/prəˈfes/
1
to claim something, especially when it is not true
Example
Many wildlife smugglers profess to have an interest in conservation.
2
to admit publicly that you have a particular feeling or belief
Example
He professes great admiration for the New Zealand players.
3
to believe in a particular religion
Example
In the Philippines, about 85% of the people profess Catholicism.
