Select the synonym of the given word. PROFESS:

Profess (verb):Meaning:1. Claim that one has (a quality or feeling), especially when this is not the case.2. Have or claim knowledge or skill in (a subject or accomplishment)3. Affirm one's faith in or allegiance to (a religion or set of beliefs)Synonyms:declare, announce, proclaim, assert, state, affirm, admit, avow, maintain, protest, aver, vow, claim, pretend, purport, allege.Antonyms:minimize, understate, disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, disavow, disclaim, disown, negate, negative, reject, repudiateSource: Oxford and Merriam-Webster Dictionary.