pro

[ proh ]

/ proʊ /

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adverb

in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.

noun, plural pros.

a proponent of an issue; a person who upholds the affirmative in a debate.

an argument, consideration, vote, etc., for something.

Compare con¹.

Origin of pro

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin prō (prep) in favor of, for; akin to per-, Greek pró,Sanskrit pra

Words nearby pro

prizeworthy, PRK, PRL, PRM, p.r.n., pro, proa, proabortion, proaccelerin, proacrosomal granule, proaction

Definition for pro (2 of 8)

pro²

[ proh ]

/ proʊ /

Informal.

adjective

professional.

noun, plural pros.

a professional.

the pros, the professional athletic leagues, as of football, baseball, or basketball: He's sure to be signed by the pros.

Origin of pro

First recorded in 1840–50; shortened form

Definition for pro (3 of 8)

pro³

[ proh ]

/ proʊ /

noun, plural pros.Slang.

prophylactic (def. 5).

Origin of pro

Shortened form

Definition for pro (4 of 8)

pro⁴

[ proh; English proh ]

/ proʊ; English proʊ /

preposition Latin.

for.

Definition for pro (5 of 8)

Pro

abbreviation Biochemistry.

proline.

Definition for pro (6 of 8)

PRO

or P.R.O.

public relations officer.

Definition for pro (7 of 8)

pro-¹

a prefix indicating favor for some party, system, idea, etc., without identity with the group (pro-British; pro-Communist; proslavery), having anti- as its opposite.

a prefix of priority in space or time having especially a meaning of advancing or projecting forward or outward, and also used to indicate substitution, attached widely to stems not used as words: provision; prologue; proceed; produce; protract; procathedral; proconsul.

Origin of pro-

<Latin prō-,pro-, combining form representing prōpro¹

Definition for pro (8 of 8)

pro-²

a prefix identical in meaning with pro-1 , occurring in words borrowed from Greek (prodrome) or formed of Greek (and occasionally Latin) elements.

Origin of pro-

<Greek, combining form of pró for, before; see pro¹

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Example sentences from the Web for pro

How did you make the transition from pro surfer to modeling?
Anastasia Ashley, Surfer-Cum-Model, Rides The Viral Internet Wave|James Joiner|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Massachusetts, for example, Baker is running as a pro-choice, pro same-sex marriage Republican nominee.
Return of the Northeastern Republican|David Freedlander|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Another was Greg Jacob, a pro rugby player for Gaelic Athletic Association.
The X Factor of Sex Invades Britain: Rebecca More’s ‘Sex Tour’ Enrages UK Politicians|Marlow Stern|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Trying to motivate the Allies, he offered his assistance and cooperation to the profession as a whole, pro bono.
My Grandfather's War: Recovering the Art the Nazis Stole|Anne Sinclair|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

On Friday, This American Life and Pro Publica unveiled a fantastic investigation.
The Incredible 'Wussiness' Of The Fed Vs Goldman Sachs—Caught On Tape|Daniel Gross|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
By this order the burden fell upon certain portions of the inhabitants exclusively and not pro rota upon the whole.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll Judson
Pro telo rostrum immane gerit, humani brachii longitudine, gemino dentium ordine instructum.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. I: Acadia, 1610-1613|Various
The lawyers are specially here to plead for the pro and con, each from his own standpoint.
Elements of Morals|Paul Janet
Huntedun Burg defendebat se ad geldum regis pro quarta parte de Hyrstingestan hundred pro L. hidis.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4|Various
I suppose the poultry and the sheep will be eaten, and something like a pro rata distribution of flour and meal ordered.
A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital|John Beauchamp Jones

British Dictionary definitions for pro (1 of 5)

pro¹

/ (prəʊ) /

adverb

in favour of a motion, issue, course of action, etcCompare anti

preposition

in favour of

noun plural pros

(usually plural) an argument or vote in favour of a proposal or motionSee also pros and cons

(usually plural) a person who votes in favour of a proposal, motion, etc

See con 2

Word Origin for pro

from Latin prō (prep) in favour of

British Dictionary definitions for pro (2 of 5)

pro²

/ (prəʊ) /

noun plural pros

informal short for professional

slang a prostitute

the internet domain name for

professional practitioner

adjective

informal short for professional

Word Origin for pro

C19: by shortening

British Dictionary definitions for pro (3 of 5)

PRO

abbreviation for

Public Records Office

public relations officer

British Dictionary definitions for pro (4 of 5)

pro-¹

prefix

in favour of; supportingpro-Chinese

acting as a substitute forproconsul; pronoun

Word Origin for pro-

from Latin prō (adv and prep). In compound words borrowed from Latin, prō- indicates: forward, out (project); forward and down (prostrate); away from a place (prodigal); onward in time or space (proceed); extension outwards (propagate); before in time or place (provide, protect); on behalf of (procure); acting as a substitute for (pronominal); and sometimes intensive force (promiscuous)

British Dictionary definitions for pro (5 of 5)

pro-²

prefix

before in time or position; anterior; forwardprophase; procephalic; prognathous

Word Origin for pro-

from Greek pro (prep) before (in time, position, rank, etc)

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Medical definitions for pro (1 of 2)

Pro

abbr.

proline

Medical definitions for pro (2 of 2)

pro-

pref.

Earlier; before; prior to:progenitor.

Rudimentary:pronucleus.

Anterior; in front of:procephalic.

单词	pro
释义	pro ¹ [ proh ] / proʊ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pro ON THESAURUS.COM adverb in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc. noun, plural pros. a proponent of an issue; a person who upholds the affirmative in a debate. an argument, consideration, vote, etc., for something. Compare con¹. Origin of pro ¹ 1350–1400; Middle English <Latin prō (prep) in favor of, for; akin to per-, Greek pró,Sanskrit pra Words nearby pro prizeworthy, PRK, PRL, PRM, p.r.n., pro, proa, proabortion, proaccelerin, proacrosomal granule, proaction Definition for pro (2 of 8) pro² [ proh ] / proʊ / Informal. adjective professional. noun, plural pros. a professional. the pros, the professional athletic leagues, as of football, baseball, or basketball: He's sure to be signed by the pros. Origin of pro ² First recorded in 1840–50; shortened form Definition for pro (3 of 8) pro³ [ proh ] / proʊ / noun, plural pros.Slang. prophylactic (def. 5). Origin of pro ³ Shortened form Definition for pro (4 of 8) pro⁴ [ proh; English proh ] / proʊ; English proʊ / preposition Latin. for. Definition for pro (5 of 8) Pro abbreviation Biochemistry. proline. Definition for pro (6 of 8) PRO or P.R.O. public relations officer. Definition for pro (7 of 8) pro-¹ a prefix indicating favor for some party, system, idea, etc., without identity with the group (pro-British; pro-Communist; proslavery), having anti- as its opposite. a prefix of priority in space or time having especially a meaning of advancing or projecting forward or outward, and also used to indicate substitution, attached widely to stems not used as words: provision; prologue; proceed; produce; protract; procathedral; proconsul. Origin of pro- ¹ <Latin prō-,pro-, combining form representing prōpro¹ Definition for pro (8 of 8) pro-² a prefix identical in meaning with pro-1 , occurring in words borrowed from Greek (prodrome) or formed of Greek (and occasionally Latin) elements. Origin of pro- ² <Greek, combining form of pró for, before; see pro¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pro How did you make the transition from pro surfer to modeling? Anastasia Ashley, Surfer-Cum-Model, Rides The Viral Internet Wave\|James Joiner\|December 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In Massachusetts, for example, Baker is running as a pro-choice, pro same-sex marriage Republican nominee. Return of the Northeastern Republican\|David Freedlander\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Another was Greg Jacob, a pro rugby player for Gaelic Athletic Association. The X Factor of Sex Invades Britain: Rebecca More’s ‘Sex Tour’ Enrages UK Politicians\|Marlow Stern\|October 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Trying to motivate the Allies, he offered his assistance and cooperation to the profession as a whole, pro bono. My Grandfather's War: Recovering the Art the Nazis Stole\|Anne Sinclair\|October 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST On Friday, This American Life and Pro Publica unveiled a fantastic investigation. The Incredible 'Wussiness' Of The Fed Vs Goldman Sachs—Caught On Tape\|Daniel Gross\|September 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST By this order the burden fell upon certain portions of the inhabitants exclusively and not pro rota upon the whole. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution\|L. Carroll Judson Pro telo rostrum immane gerit, humani brachii longitudine, gemino dentium ordine instructum. The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. I: Acadia, 1610-1613\|Various The lawyers are specially here to plead for the pro and con, each from his own standpoint. Elements of Morals\|Paul Janet Huntedun Burg defendebat se ad geldum regis pro quarta parte de Hyrstingestan hundred pro L. hidis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4\|Various I suppose the poultry and the sheep will be eaten, and something like a pro rata distribution of flour and meal ordered. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital\|John Beauchamp Jones British Dictionary definitions for pro (1 of 5) pro¹ / (prəʊ) / adverb in favour of a motion, issue, course of action, etcCompare anti preposition in favour of noun plural pros (usually plural) an argument or vote in favour of a proposal or motionSee also pros and cons (usually plural) a person who votes in favour of a proposal, motion, etc See con 2 Word Origin for pro from Latin prō (prep) in favour of British Dictionary definitions for pro (2 of 5) pro² / (prəʊ) / noun plural pros informal short for professional slang a prostitute the internet domain name for professional practitioner adjective informal short for professional Word Origin for pro C19: by shortening British Dictionary definitions for pro (3 of 5) PRO abbreviation for Public Records Office public relations officer British Dictionary definitions for pro (4 of 5) pro-¹ prefix in favour of; supportingpro-Chinese acting as a substitute forproconsul; pronoun Word Origin for pro- from Latin prō (adv and prep). In compound words borrowed from Latin, prō- indicates: forward, out (project); forward and down (prostrate); away from a place (prodigal); onward in time or space (proceed); extension outwards (propagate); before in time or place (provide, protect); on behalf of (procure); acting as a substitute for (pronominal); and sometimes intensive force (promiscuous) British Dictionary definitions for pro (5 of 5) pro-² prefix before in time or position; anterior; forwardprophase; procephalic; prognathous Word Origin for pro- from Greek pro (prep) before (in time, position, rank, etc) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to pro for, with, favoring Medical definitions for pro (1 of 2) Pro abbr. proline Medical definitions for pro (2 of 2) pro- pref. Earlier; before; prior to:progenitor. Rudimentary:pronucleus. Anterior; in front of:procephalic. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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pro

adverb

noun, plural pros.

Origin of pro

Words nearby pro

Definition for pro (2 of 8)

adjective

noun, plural pros.

Origin of pro

Definition for pro (3 of 8)

noun, plural pros.Slang.

Origin of pro

Definition for pro (4 of 8)

preposition Latin.

Definition for pro (5 of 8)

abbreviation Biochemistry.

Definition for pro (6 of 8)

or P.R.O.

Definition for pro (7 of 8)

Origin of pro-

Definition for pro (8 of 8)

Origin of pro-

Example sentences from the Web for pro

British Dictionary definitions for pro (1 of 5)

adverb

preposition

noun plural pros

Word Origin for pro

British Dictionary definitions for pro (2 of 5)

noun plural pros

the internet domain name for

adjective

Word Origin for pro

British Dictionary definitions for pro (3 of 5)

abbreviation for

British Dictionary definitions for pro (4 of 5)

prefix

Word Origin for pro-

British Dictionary definitions for pro (5 of 5)

prefix

Word Origin for pro-

Words related to pro

Medical definitions for pro (1 of 2)

abbr.

Medical definitions for pro (2 of 2)

pref.