verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Many people will not profess their faith in front of their colleagues.

Definition:to state publicly and firmly one's religious or ideological beliefs.

From profess one's faith

Example:The professor professed ignorance about the latest research in the field.

Definition:to publicly deny having knowledge or competence in a particular subject.

From profess ignorance

Example:I will need to profess some symptoms in order to receive a diagnosis from the doctor.

Definition:to state or declare the symptoms of a disease or condition.

From profess symptoms

Example:He professed to know a lot about astronomy, but his questions revealed his ignorance.

Definition:to claim to have knowledge or acquaintance with something that may not be true.

From profess to know

Example:The politician professed loyalty to the party, despite his controversial statements.

Definition:to publicly declare one's loyalty to a person, organization, or principle.

From profess loyalty

Example:I professed my ability to speak several languages to impress my friends.

Definition:to claim to have the ability or skill to perform something.

From profess ability

Example:She professed her belief in democratic values and was active in political movements.

Definition:to publicly state one's belief or acceptance of a doctrine or principle.

From profess belief

Example:He professed acquaintance with the celebrity but had never actually met her.

Definition:to state one's knowledge of a person or thing.

From profess acquaintance

Example:The student professed understanding of the complex theory but struggled to apply it in practical scenarios.

Definition:to state that one comprehends or grasps the meaning or implications of something.

From profess understanding

Example:He professed over ten years of experience in the construction industry to justify his high salary.

Definition:to state one's past involvement in a field or activity.

From profess experience