profess
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prəˈfɛs/
KK: /prəˈfɛs/
intransitive verb
Definition
To openly declare or affirm something, often related to beliefs or opinions.
Example
She decided to profess her love for him during the ceremony.
Tense Forms
Past: professed
Past Participle: professed
Conversation
Did you hear about Tom? He decided to profess his love for Sarah yesterday.
Really? That’s so brave of him! How did it go?
I think it went well; he seemed really happy afterwards.
That’s great! I love when people profess their feelings.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
declare
assert
proclaim
Antonyms
deny
disavow
reject
transitive verb
Definition
To openly declare or affirm something, especially a belief or profession; to claim knowledge or practice in a certain field.
Example
She professes her love for science and wants to become a scientist.
Tense Forms
Past: professed
Past Participle: professed
Conversation
I heard that Sarah plans to profess her love for art next week.
That sounds exciting! Is she doing it at a gallery?
Yeah, she wants to share her passion and inspire others to profess their creativity too.
Root Explanation
Profess → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning in favor of) and "fateri" (meaning to confess or admit). The word "profess" means to openly declare or admit something, often in a formal context.
Memory Tip
Think of openly declaring something 'in favor of' (pro-) and 'confessing' (fateri) it — that's why profess means to openly declare or admit.
Visually Confused Words
reprofess
proofness
proofless
prowess
process
pross
press
preprofess