wisdom, understanding, awareness, insight, intelligence, comprehension, grasp, expertise, learning, erudition, education, scholarship, information, familiarity, acquaintance, proficiency, know-how, sa... [more]
declaring - asserting - proclaiming - affirming - avowing - announcing, - professing - maintaining - alleging - purporting - claiming - pronouncing - vowing - swearing - testifying - certifying - attesting - acknowledging - confessing - admitting - owning - recognizing - revealing - disclosing - divulging - manifesting - demonstrating - exhibiting - showing - indicating - signifying - expressing - articulating - communicating - conveying - enunciating - verbalizing - uttering - voicing - speaking - stating - presenting - proposing - suggesting - positing - postulating - hypothesizing - theorizing - speculating
Professing means to openly declare or affirm a belief, opinion, or stance, often in a formal or explicit manner. This term is commonly used in academic and religious contexts, where individuals claim to adhere to certain principles or doctrines. Professing can also refer to a commitment to a particular profession or field of study, signifying the acceptance and advocacy of its standards and practices. It implies a level of expertise and dedication to the chosen discipline.