word
Profess
Pruh-FEHS
/prʌˈfɛs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
profess
Dictionary meaning
State insincerely.
Examples
- They professed innocence but later admitted their guilt.
- The terrorists professed allegiance to their country.
Synonyms: pretend
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