Wordiyoprofess
🇬🇧 UK/prə'fes/🇺🇸 US/prә'fes/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To openly declare or claim something, sometimes insincerely; to affirm one's belief or faith.
公开表示；宣称；声称；承认
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.profess ignorance声称不知情
- 2.profess one's faith表明信仰
- 3.profess to believe自称相信
- 4.profess innocence声称无辜
Example Sentences
- 1.
He professed his innocence throughout the trial.
- 2.
He professes to care about the environment but drives a gas-guzzling SUV.
- 3.
She professed her love for him in front of all their friends.
- 4.
The politician professed his commitment to reducing taxes during the campaign.