1. to claim or declare openly, often without proof
2. to declare one’s faith in or allegiance to something
3. to practice or teach as one’s profession
Usage: formal

Examples

• He professed his innocence despite the evidence against him.
• She professed to be an expert in ancient history.
• The candidate professed strong support for environmental protection.
• Many people profess Christianity but don’t attend church regularly.
• The witness professed complete ignorance of the crime.
• He professes medicine at the local university.
• They professed their love for each other at the ceremony.