pro-
Latinforward, for, before
Prefix · means "forward, for, before"
Roots often paired with pro-
Associated Words · 122
problem
a difficult matter needing a solution
program
a plan or schedule of activities; computer code
provide
to supply or make available
process
a series of steps toward a result; to handle or treat
project
a planned piece of work toward a goal; to project forward
produce
to make or create; fresh food from farms
product
a thing made to be sold; the result of multiplication
protect
to keep safe from harm
professor
A senior academic teacher at a university or college
production
the making of goods; a show or film
purpose
the reason or intention behind an action
promote
To raise to a higher rank; to support or advertise something
procedure
An established series of steps for carrying out a task
promise
a commitment to do something; to make a pledge
progress
Forward movement or development toward a better state; to advance or develop
propose
to suggest a plan or idea; to offer marriage
profit
financial gain after expenses; to benefit from
prosecutor
A lawyer who brings criminal charges on behalf of the state
prospect
The likelihood of future success; a wide view or scene; to search for minerals
provision
The act of supplying something; a stock of food or goods; a clause in a law or agreement
portrait
A painting or image of a person; an accurate depiction
profile
A side view or outline; a summary of a person's characteristics
proceed
To move forward or continue with an action or course
protest
A public expression of objection; to strongly object to something