Pesquisar
to profess
01
professar, declaração
to openly declare a belief, opinion, or intention
Transitive: to profess a belief or opinion | to profess that
Example
The artist professed that her paintings were inspired by the beauty of nature and the emotions they evoke.
A artista professou que suas pinturas foram inspiradas pela beleza da natureza e pelas emoções que evocam.
After initial denials, the company finally professed that safety protocols had been violated in the accident.
Após as negações iniciais, a empresa finalmente professou que os protocolos de segurança haviam sido violados no acidente.
02
professar, ensinar
to teach a particular academic topic in a formal educational setting
Transitive: to profess an academic subject
Example
Dr. Smith professes chemistry at the university.
O Dr. Smith professa química na universidade.
As a distinguished professor of literature, she professes Shakespearean studies.
Como uma professora distinta de literatura, ela professa estudos shakespearianos.
03
professar, declarar
to declare or acknowledge one's adherence to a particular faith or belief system
Transitive: to profess a faith or belief system
Example
She professes Christianity, attending church services regularly and participating in community programs.
Ela professa o cristianismo, frequentando os serviços da igreja regularmente e participando de programas comunitários.
Despite growing up in a secular household, he now professes Islam.
Apesar de ter crescido em um lar secular, ele agora professa o Islamismo.
04
professar, afirmar falsamente
to falsely assert or pretend to have a quality, feeling, etc.
Transitive: to profess a quality or feeling | to profess to do sth
Example
Despite his lack of experience, he professed expertise in the field to impress potential employers.
Apesar de sua falta de experiência, ele afirmou falsamente ter expertise na área para impressionar empregadores potenciais.
She professed to be a staunch supporter of environmental causes, yet her actions suggested otherwise.
Ela professou ser uma defensora fervorosa das causas ambientais, no entanto, suas ações sugeriam o contrário.
05
professar, professar
to formally admit someone into a religious order or community
Transitive: to profess sb as a member of a religious order
Example
After completing her novitiate and discernment period, Sister Mary was professed as a nun in the convent.
Após completar seu noviciado e período de discernimento, Irmã Mary foi professada como freira no convento.
Following months of preparation and spiritual guidance, the candidate was finally professed as a member of the Franciscan order
Após meses de preparação e orientação espiritual, o candidato foi finalmente professado como membro da ordem franciscana.
06
professar, declarar
to openly declare one's belief or opinion about something without reservations
Transitive: to profess one's belief or opinion
Example
During her speech, the advocate professed her strong support for political reforms.
Durante seu discurso, a advogada professou seu forte apoio às reformas políticas.
As an environmental activist, she professes the importance of raising awareness about climate change.
Como ativista ambiental, ela professa a importância de conscientizar sobre as mudanças climáticas.
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