profess
/prəˈfes/
CEFR level C2Topic SocietyWord #7298 in the learning path
声称；公开宣称
Definitions
v. to openly claim a feeling or belief, sometimes without sincerity
声称；公开宣称
v. to declare that you follow a particular religion
信奉；宣称信仰
Example
My cousins profess to love cooking but always order takeaway.
我的表亲们声称喜欢做饭，却总是点外卖。
Many companies profess a commitment to sustainability, yet their production methods continue to generate substantial waste.
许多企业宣称致力于可持续发展，但其生产方式仍不断产生大量废物。
Collocations
- profess to know
- profess ignorance
- profess a belief
- profess a religion
Word family
- professed (adj.)
Synonyms
- claim
- declare
Usage tip
正式用语；profess to do常暗示声称未必属实。
FAQ
- What does profess mean?
- to openly claim a feeling or belief, sometimes without sincerity to declare that you follow a particular religion
- How is profess pronounced?
- UK /prəˈfes/, US /prəˈfes/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
