profess

to claim that one does not know about something, often to avoid responsibility.

profesar inocencia

to declare that one is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

declarar que no se es culpable de un delito o fechoría.

profesar la fe

to affirm one's belief in a religion or a set of principles.

afirmar la creencia en una religión o un conjunto de principios.

profesar amor

to declare one's love for someone, sometimes in a way that is not sincere.

declarar el amor por alguien, a veces de una manera que no es sincera.

to formally declare one's loyalty or commitment to a person, group, or cause.

profesar un deseo

to state that one has a strong feeling of wanting something.

declarar que se tiene un fuerte sentimiento de querer algo.