C1
confess vs profess
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| confessverb/kənˈfes/ | Meaning to admit that you did something wrong or to tell a secret you feel bad about | Goes with confess to | Example I have to confess that I haven't read the book yet. |
| professverb/prəˈfes/ | Meaning to say openly that something is true about you, often when it is not really true | Goes with profess loyalty | Example Politicians who profess to care about the poor often vote against higher wages. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many leaders a belief in free speech but punish critics.