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(word root) for, forward, outwardExamples of words with the root pro-: prologue, proceed, protract

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abbr. public relations officer

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P0572000 (prō)n. pl. pros 1. An argument or consideration in favor of something: weighing the pros and cons.2. One who supports a proposal or takes the affirmative side in a debate.adv. In favor; affirmatively: arguing pro and con.adj. Affirmative; supporting: a pro vote.

[Middle English, from Latin prō, for; see per in Indo-European roots.]

pro²

P0572000 (prō) Informal n. pl. pros 1. A professional, especially in sports.2. An expert in a field of endeavor.adj. Professional: pro football.

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(prəʊ) advin favour of a motion, issue, course of action, etc. Compare antiprepin favour ofn, pl pros1. (usually plural) an argument or vote in favour of a proposal or motion2. (usually plural) a person who votes in favour of a proposal, motion, etc[from Latin prō (prep) in favour of]

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(prəʊ) n, pl pros1. informal short for professional2. slang a prostitutethe internet domain name for (Computer Science) professional practitioneradjinformal short for professional[C19: by shortening]

PRO

abbreviation for 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Public Records Office 2. (Commerce) public relations officer

pro¹

(proʊ)

adv., n., pl. pros. adv. 1. in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc. n. 2. the argument, position, arguer, or voter for something. Compare con ¹. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin prō (preposition) in favor of, for; akin to per-, Greek pró, Skt pra]

pro²

(proʊ)

adj., n., pl. pros. professional. [1840–50; by shortening]

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public relations officer.

pro-¹

, 1. a prefix, having anti- as its opposite, used to form adjectives that have the general sense “favoring” the group, interests, course of action, etc., denoted by the headword: pro-choice; pro-American; prowar. 2. a prefix occurring in loanwords from Latin, with the meanings “forward,” forming esp. verbs denoting forward movement or location (proceed; progress), advancement (promote; propose), or bringing into existence (procreate; produce); “before, outside of” (profane); “in place of” (pronoun). [< Latin prō-, pro-, comb. form representing prō pro¹]

pro-²

, a prefix, occurring orig. in loanwords from Greek, with the meanings “before, beforehand, in front of” (prognosis; prophylactic; prothesis), “front part, extremity” (proboscis), “primitive or embryonic form,” “precursor” (prodrug; pronephros; prosimian). [< Greek, comb. form of pró for, before; see pro¹]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pro - an athlete who plays for pay professionalathlete, jock - a person trained to compete in sportsfree agent - (sports) a professional athlete who is free to sign a contract to play for any teamsemipro, semiprofessional - an athlete who plays for pay on a part-time basis
	2.	pro - an argument in favor of a proposalargument, statement - a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"con - an argument opposed to a proposal
Adj.	1.	pro - in favor of (an action or proposal etc.); "a pro vote"anti - not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
Adv.	1.	pro - in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.con - in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.; "much was written pro and con"

Translations

正方赞成与反对的理由

pro¹

(prəu) short for professional.

pro²

(prəu) : pros and cons (prouzənˈkonz) the arguments for and against. Let's hear all the pros and cons before we make a decision. 赞成与反对的理由，正方

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quid pro quo

A favor done for someone in exchange for a favor in return. This Latin phrase means "something for something." You wash my car, and I'll drop off your dry cleaning—quid pro quo. Our company has a specific policy against quid pro quo, to prevent unfair treatment and harassment.See also: pro, quid, quo

pros and cons

The various positive ("pros") and negative ("cons") aspects of something; the advantages or disadvantages of something.. Any time I have to make a tough decision, I take a moment to consider the pros and cons. There are of course both pros and cons to this approach, but we feel that the benefits greatly outweigh the negatives.See also: and, con, pro

pro tip

A piece of advice from an expert or professional. The phrase is often used humorously to introduce unnecessary or obvious advice. Pro tip: keep the knife away from your fingers when you chop vegetables. The plumber gave me a few pro tips to fix that problem if it happens again.See also: pro, tip

pros and cons

Arguments or considerations for and against something, as in We'd best weigh all the pros and cons before we decide to add a new wing to the library. This idiom is taken from the Latin pro for "for" and con for "against." [Late 1500s] See also: and, con, pro

quid pro quo

An equal exchange or substitution, as in I think it should be quid pro quo-you mow the lawn and I'll take you to the movies. This Latin expression, meaning "something for something," has been used in English since the late 1500s. See also: pro, quid, quo

the pros and cons

the arguments for and against something; the advantages and disadvantages of something. Pro is Latin for ‘for’; con is an abbreviation of Latin contra , meaning ‘against’.See also: and, con, pro

the ˌpros and ˈcons (of something)

the arguments for and against something; the advantages and disadvantages (of something): Your idea is interesting, but let’s look carefully at its pros and cons before we take any decisions.This expression comes from the Latin words pro, meaning ‘for’, and contra, meaning ‘against’.See also: and, con, pro

ˌquid pro ˈquo

(from Latin) a thing that is given in return for something else: The management have agreed to begin pay talks as a quid pro quo for suspension of strike action.The meaning of the Latin phrase is ‘something for something’.See also: pro, quid, quo

pro

1. n. a professional (at anything); someone as good as a professional. When it comes to typing, he’s a pro. 2. mod. professional. I hope to play pro ball next year. 3. n. a prostitute. Do you think she’s a pro or just overly friendly?

quid pro quo

Tit for tat; in law, a consideration (payment). These Latin words, literally meaning “this for that,” have been used in this way since Shakespeare’s time. Indeed, he used it in Henry VI, Part 1, when Margaret tells the Earl of Suffolk, “I cry you mercy, ’tis but quid pro quo” (5.3).See also: pro, quid, quo

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noun an athlete who plays for pay

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noun an argument in favor of a proposal

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adj in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

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