가장하다, ~인 체하다, 자칭하다
To claim that one has a quality or feeling, especially when this is not the case.
예문:
"He professed to be an expert in ancient history, but he couldn't name a single Roman emperor."
"She professed total ignorance of the plan, though she had attended every meeting."
공언하다, 단언하다, 고백하다
To declare or state a feeling, belief, or opinion openly and forcefully.
예문:
"The prisoner continued to profess his innocence even after the verdict was read."
"They professed their undying love for each other in front of the altar."
신봉하다, 신앙 고백하다
To openly declare one's faith in or allegiance to a particular religion or set of beliefs.
예문:
"In that country, the majority of the population professes Catholicism."
"He chose to profess his faith through a public baptism ceremony."
가르치다, 업으로 삼다
To teach a subject as a professor or to practice a specific profession.
예문:
"He was appointed to the chair to profess moral philosophy at the university."
"She has professed the law for over forty years in the high court."
서원하다, 귀의하다
To be received into a religious order by taking formal and solemn vows.
예문:
"After three years as a novice, she was finally professed as a nun."
"He traveled to the remote monastery to be professed into the Benedictine order."