Definition Synonyms
Definition of pro - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
careersprofessional in any field
- She is a pro in graphic design.
2.
benefitadvantage or a positive aspect
- The main pro of the plan is its cost-effectiveness.
3.
supporterRare person who supports a concept or principleRare
- She is a pro of environmental conservation.
Adjective
1.
supportive stancefavoring or supporting
- She always had a pro attitude towards innovative projects.
2.
sportsrelated to professional sports or players
- He is a pro athlete in the league.
Adverb
supportive stancein favor of a proposition or opinion
- She argued pro during the debate.
Expressions with pro
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useful piece of advice from experience or expertise
Here is a pro tip for saving time on your homework!
temporarily or for a short time
She will serve as chair pro tem until the election.
deal where each side provides something, expecting something back
It was a quid pro quo: I helped him, and he vouched for me.
professional golfer who plays or teaches golf
The golf pro gave a lesson on improving swing techniques.
professional tennis player
The tennis pro won the championship effortlessly.
supporting the right to choose an abortion
She is pro-choice and advocates for women's rights.
opposing the practice or legalization of abortion
She joined a pro-life rally against abortion.
person who is very skilled and acts professionally
She handled the situation like a real pro.
supporting the right to have abortions
She holds a pro-abortion stance on the issue.
favoring Russian policies or interests
Her pro-Russian views were evident in the debate.
supporting democratic principles and governance
The organization is pro-democracy and advocates for free elections.
person who plays video games professionally
The pro-gamer won the championship and earned a large prize.
supporting or favoring Spain or Spanish people
He made several pro-Spanish statements during the debate.
done for the public good without payment
The lawyer offered pro bono legal advice.
done as a formality or routine
The meeting was a pro forma affair.
preliminary bill sent before delivery of goods
The company sent a pro forma invoice before shipping.
in proportion to some factor
The profits were distributed pro rata among the partners.
competition with both professional and amateur players
The golf pro-am attracted many famous players.
in favour of American culture and values
The festival had a pro-American theme celebrating Hollywood.
supporting gay people and their rights
The organization is known for its pro-gay policies.
supporting the current government or its policies
The pro-government protesters marched in the city.
supporting the idea of becoming independent from another country
Many pro-independence activists joined the protest.
done for the public good without charge
The lawyer worked pro bono publico for the charity.
for a short time or without permanence
He served pro tempore while the manager was away.
Origin of pro
Latin, pro (for)
Terms with pro included in their meaning
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pro-force
favoring the use of military force
pro-reform
favoring or inclined to make reforms
pro boxing
professional boxer weighing 160-175 pounds
shop equipment
heavy-duty table saw for pro work, built into an enclosed stand
pro wrestling
wrestling move using the elbow to hit
acr: Final Cut Pro
final cut pro
acr: life pro tip
useful advice to make life easier
abr: MacBook Pro
laptop computer made by Apple for work or study
acr: The National Pro Fastpitch
women's professional softball league in the USA
acr: pro re nata
as needed or when necessary in medicine
abr: pro tempore
for a short or temporary time
acr: Pro Evolution Soccer
popular soccer video game series by Konami
abr: pro re nata
as needed or when necessary
acr: Pro Wrestling America
group that organizes wrestling matches
acr: Pro Wrestling Illustrated
magazine about professional wrestling
acr: Pro Wrestling Torch
news source covering professional wrestling events
acr: quid pro quo
trade where something is given for something else
pro wrestling
wrestling ring, typically four-sided
pro sport
baseball played by paid athletes
pro league
football played for money by athletes
pro-nuclear energy
supporting the use of nuclear energy
Examples of pro in a sentence
Being a pro means constant learning. A pro of this method is its simplicity. One pro is the increased efficiency. He's a pro of renewable energy. Many pros of the policy attended the meeting. He has a pro stance on environmental issues.
The committee adopted a pro approach to the new policy. The team has a pro coach guiding them. She wore a jersey with a pro logo. The committee voted pro on the new policy. He spoke pro at the town hall meeting.
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- French:pro, favorable, ...
- German:Profi, pro, ...
- Italian:professionista, favorevole, ...
- Spanish:profesional, pro, ...
- Portuguese:profissional, pró, ...
- Chinese:专业人士, 支持的, ...
- Japanese:プロ, 賛成の, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتَرِف, مُناصِر, ...
- Hebrew:מִקְצוֹעָן, מִקְצוֹעֲנִי, ...
- Russian:профессионал, поддерживающий, ...
- Ukrainian:професіонал, підтримуючий, ...
- Hindi:पेशेवर, पक्षधर, ...
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