Definition of profess

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • profess is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • profess is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • profess is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of profess


  • admit (to a wrongdoing) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. concede
    2. confess
  • state insincerely (verb)

    Examples

    1. He professed innocence but later admitted his guilt

    Synonyms

    1. pretend
  • confess one's faith in, or allegiance to (verb)

    Examples

    1. The terrorists professed allegiance to their country
    2. he professes to be a Communist
  • practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about (verb)

    Examples

    1. She professes organic chemistry
  • receive into a religious order or congregation (verb)
  • state freely (verb)

    Examples

    1. The teacher professed that he was not generous when it came to giving good grades
  • take vows, as in religious order (verb)

    Examples

    1. she professed herself as a nun

See definition of profess in Merriam Webster