profess

Meanings

• verb

  to declare openly and formally, especially a belief or intention

  - "He professed his love for her."
  - "The accused professed innocence."
  - "The scientist professed his theory in front of his peers."

• verb

  to teach or practice a profession

  - "He professes law."
  - "She professes medicine."
  - "They both profess the same field."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with profess
confess , impress , express , suppress

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Variants

List of all variants of profess that leads to same result
profess , professed , professes , professing

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Etymology

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from Old French professe, from professer, to declare publicly, from pro- 'forth' + fidare 'to trust'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'profess' comes from the Latin word 'professus', which means 'declared openly'

2. The term 'professor' comes from the Latin word 'professor', meaning 'one who professes'

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Related Concepts

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1. profession: A vocation or occupation requiring specialized education, training, or skill

2. declaration: A formal statement or announcement, often made publicly or in writing

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Culture

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The term 'profess' has been used extensively in literature and art, often representing a declaration or commitment to a belief or profession. In art, it can be seen in the title of works such as 'The Profession of Arms' by Hans Holbein the Younger, which depicts various figures representing different aspects of military life.

How to Memorize "profess"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'profess' written out in bold letters.
   - Visualize the act of declaring or teaching a profession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of making a formal declaration or teaching a profession.
   - Think of a teacher or a lawyer when you see the word 'profess'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'profess my love' to remember the meaning of the word as a declaration.
   - Use the phrase 'profess my skills' to remember the meaning of the word as teaching a profession.

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