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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    declare claim assert state allege avow confess acknowledge admit testify affirm swear vow pledge promise guarantee warrant assure ensure confirm verify attest certify proclaim announce publish broadcast pronounce utter express voice articulate enunciate pronounce utter say speak talk declare announce proclaim assert affirm state allege maintain contend argue insist emphasize stress repeat reiterate acknowledge admit confess concede grant allow avow profess own recognize declare affirm assert claim allege state say speak talk utter express voice articulate enunciate pronounce

    Meaning of Profess

    to declare or claim that something is true, or to declare publicly that one has a certain belief or opinion

    Definitions

    • To declare or state openly, typically in a formal or public way, that one has a certain belief, opinion, or intention
    • * To declare or claim that something is true, often in a confident or emphatic way

    Etymology of Profess

    The word "profess" comes from the Old French word "professer", which is derived from the Latin word "profiteri", meaning "to declare openly" or "to acknowledge publicly"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to mean "to declare or claim that something is true" or "to declare publicly that one has a certain belief or opinion"

    Example Uses

    • She professed her love for him in a romantic letter
    • * He professed to be an expert in the field, but his lack of knowledge was soon exposed
    • * The company professed a commitment to sustainability, but its actions suggested otherwise

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    deny reject refute contradict dispute disagree dissent object oppose resist conceal hide disguise deceive misrepresent distort falsify lie withhold suppress silence retract recant renounce abandon relinquish surrender yield capitulate concede confess admit acknowledge own recognize

    Related Nouns

    profession declaration statement claim allegation assertion affirmation acknowledgment admission confession testimony vow pledge promise guarantee warranty assurance confirmation verification certification proclamation announcement publication broadcast utterance expression voice articulation enunciation pronunciation

    Related Verbs

    declare claim assert state allege avow confess acknowledge admit testify affirm swear vow pledge promise guarantee warrant assure ensure confirm verify attest certify proclaim announce publish broadcast pronounce utter express voice articulate enunciate pronounce

    Related Adjectives

    public formal open explicit clear straightforward direct honest sincere genuine truthful veracious credible reliable trustworthy faithful loyal devoted dedicated committed fervent passionate enthusiastic zealous fervid ardent earnest serious solemn grave somber sincere heartfelt unfeigned unaffected unpretentious straightforward uncomplicated simple plain direct blunt frank candid open transparent accessible visible audible clear distinct intelligible comprehensible understandable lucid coherent logical rational reasonable sensible prudent wise discerning perceptive astute shrewd keen sharp acute penetrating piercing incisive trenchant cutting biting caustic scathing severe harsh stern strict rigorous exacting demanding precise meticulous scrupulous conscientious thorough exhaustive comprehensive complete detailed elaborate extensive sweeping broad general inclusive all-embracing universal catholic ecumenical worldwide global international cosmopolitan humanitarian altruistic selfless unselfish generous liberal munificent beneficent charitable philanthropic public-spirited civic-minded patriotic nationalistic loyal faithful devoted dedicated committed fervent passionate enthusiastic zealous fervid ardent earnest serious solemn grave somber