Profess Definition & Meaning
profess
- verb
- practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about; "She professes organic chemistry"
- confess one's faith in, or allegiance to; "The terrorists professed allegiance to their country"; "he professes to be a Communist"
- admit (to a wrongdoing); "She confessed that she had taken the money"
- state freely; "The teacher professed that he was not generous when it came to giving good grades"
- receive into a religious order or congregation
- take vows, as in religious order; "she professed herself as a nun"
- state insincerely; "He professed innocence but later admitted his guilt"; "She pretended not to have known the suicide bomber"; "She pretends to be an expert on wine"
"Profess" in song lyrics
See how profess is used in real songs:
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"Then I'm out The Front Door like Large Profess"
The B.U.M.s — Let the Music Take Your Mind -
"Oh why, must you test the best of this rap profess"
King Just — Hassan Chop -
"The yes to the yes to the y'all I profess"
Kool Moe Dee — Good Time
Words that rhyme with profess
Usage tips for "profess"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "profess" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for profess to find words that pair well.