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to profess
01
dichiarare apertamente una credenza, un'opinione o un'intenzione
to openly declare a belief, opinion, or intention
Transitive: to profess a belief or opinion | to profess that
Esempi
The artist professed that her paintings were inspired by the beauty of nature and the emotions they evoke.
L'artista ha dichiarato che i suoi dipinti erano ispirati dalla bellezza della natura e dalle emozioni che evocano.
02
insegnare, professare
to teach a particular academic topic in a formal educational setting
Transitive: to profess an academic subject
Esempi
Despite his retirement, Professor Miller continues to profess mathematics as a visiting lecturer.
Nonostante il suo pensionamento, il professor Miller continua a insegnare matematica come docente ospite.
03
professare, dichiarare
to declare or acknowledge one's adherence to a particular faith or belief system
Transitive: to profess a faith or belief system
Esempi
He professes Sikhism, wearing the distinctive articles of faith and actively participating in seva, or selfless service.
Egli professa il sikhismo, indossando i distintivi articoli di fede e partecipando attivamente al seva, o servizio disinteressato.
04
pretendere, affermare falsamente
to falsely assert or pretend to have a quality, feeling, etc.
Transitive: to profess a quality or feeling | to profess to do sth
Esempi
The politician professed to have the best interests of the people at heart, but his actions were driven by personal gain.
Il politico professava di avere a cuore i migliori interessi del popolo, ma le sue azioni erano guidate dal guadagno personale.
05
professare, ammettere solennemente
to formally admit someone into a religious order or community
Transitive: to profess sb as a member of a religious order
Esempi
The abbess presided over the ceremony where the novices would be professed as sisters of the order.
La badessa presiedette la cerimonia in cui le novizie sarebbero state professate come sorelle dell'ordine.
06
dichiarare apertamente, professare
to openly declare one's belief or opinion about something without reservations
Transitive: to profess one's belief or opinion
Esempi
During her speech, the advocate professed her strong support for political reforms.
Durante il suo discorso, l'avvocata ha professato il suo forte sostegno alle riforme politiche.
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