profess
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We profess to be the best in the world in this sport,” U.S. general manager Michael Hill said.
Haemon will confront his father, professing the depth of his own love, when Antigone’s life is threatened.
As the theatrical market continues to find its footing after the pandemic, audiences still largely have gravitated toward familiar fare, including sequels and reboots, even as they profess to want new stories.
From Los Angeles Times
Its professed goal is to prevent sickness that hurts our economic interests and overall wellbeing.
From Salon
I never believed in the spirits and I never professed to be a Spiritualist.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
