profess
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/prəˈfes/
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/prəˈfes/
to say something is true when it might not be
He continues to profess his innocence in the case.
彼はその事件で自分の無実を主張し続けている。
to openly say you believe in something
They took a moment to profess their friendship loudly.
彼らは声高に友情を誓った。
to be a part of a certain religion
She decided to profess Buddhism after studying many religions.
多くの宗教を研究した後、彼女は仏教を信仰することに決めた。