1. claiming or declaring something, especially something that may not be true or genuine
Usage: present participle of ‘profess’
2. openly declaring one’s faith, beliefs, or feelings
Usage: often used in religious contexts
3. claiming to have knowledge, skill, or qualifications in a particular area
Usage: often implies expertise or professional status

Examples

• He kept professing his innocence despite the evidence.
• She was professing her love for classical music to impress her date.
• The candidate was professing support for environmental causes.
• Many people professing to be experts lack real experience.
• He was professing his faith openly at the church service.
• The company is professing commitment to sustainable practices.
• She was professing ignorance about the missing documents.