Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Professes.
Professes - as a verb
Practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
Example: "She professes organic chemistry"
Confess one's faith in, or allegiance to
Example: "The terrorists professed allegiance to their country"
Admit (to a wrongdoing)
Example: "She confessed that she had taken the money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concede12confess12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acknowledge22admit8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
State freely
Example: "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
Example: "She professed herself as a nun"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vow9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
State insincerely
Example: "He professed innocence but later admitted his guilt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pretend10Example Sentences
"She professes her love for him every day."
"He professes to be an expert in the field."
"The politician professes his commitment to the environment."
"The professor professes his knowledge to his students."
"She professes her innocence in the crime."
Word Game Points
Is PROFESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, professes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROFESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PROFESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, professes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROFESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PROFESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, professes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROFESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
