to profess
01
öppet förklara en tro, åsikt eller avsikt
to openly declare a belief, opinion, or intention
Transitive: to profess a belief or opinion | to profess that
Exempel
The author professed that his controversial novel was a reflection of societal issues that needed to be addressed.
Författaren förklarade att hans kontroversiella roman var en reflektion av samhällsproblem som behövde åtgärdas.
02
undervisa, lära ut
to teach a particular academic topic in a formal educational setting
Transitive: to profess an academic subject
Exempel
Throughout her career, she has passionately professed environmental science.
Under hela sin karriär har hon passionerat undervisat i miljövetenskap.
03
bekänna, förklara
to declare or acknowledge one's adherence to a particular faith or belief system
Transitive: to profess a faith or belief system
Exempel
The king publicly professes Judaism, leading his kingdom in observance of Jewish holidays and customs.
Kungen bekänner offentligt judendomen och leder sitt kungarike i att fira judiska högtider och seder.
04
låtsas, falskt hävda
to falsely assert or pretend to have a quality, feeling, etc.
Transitive: to profess a quality or feeling | to profess to do sth
Exempel
The con artist professed to be a wealthy businessman, but in reality, he was living off stolen funds.
Bedragaren påstod vara en förmögen affärsman, men i verkligheten levde han på stulna medel.
05
professera, högtidligt uppta
to formally admit someone into a religious order or community
Transitive: to profess sb as a member of a religious order
Exempel
His decision to be professed as a brother in the religious community was met with joy and support from his fellow members.
Hans beslut att professas som bror i det religiösa samfundet möttes med glädje och stöd från hans medlemmar.
06
öppet förklara, bekänna
to openly declare one's belief or opinion about something without reservations
Transitive: to profess one's belief or opinion
Exempel
He professed undying love for his partner.
Han förkunnade evig kärlek till sin partner.
Lexikalt Träd
professing
professionalize
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