Prefixes Pro
The prefix, pro-, indicates approving, in favor of, for, forward or positive.
Prefixes for Pro-
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| probable | something likely to happen (n. – probability, adv.- probably) |
| proceed | to go forward or onward: advance |
| procession | a group of individuals moving along in an orderly way |
| proclaim | to announce publically; declare (n. – proclamation) |
| procrastinate | to put off something that should be done |
| procure | to obtain |
| produce | to bring forth; yield (n. – production) |
| profess | to declare openly |
| proffer | to offer |
| proficient | very good at doing something |
| profound | having or showing great knowledge and understanding |
| profuse | very plentiful (n. – profusion) |
| progress | the act of moving towards a goal (n. – progression, adj. – progressive) |
| prohibit | to forbid or make impossible (n. – prohibition) |
| project | to send or throw forward (n. – projectile, projection, projector) |
| prolong | to make longer than usually or expected |
| promote | to move up in position or rank (n. – promotion) |
| pronounce | to say correctly (n. – pronouncement) |
| propel | to push or cause to move usually forward or onward (n. – propeller, propulsion) |
| propensity | a natural tendency to do or favor something |
| proportion | a balanced or pleasing arrangement |
| propose | stating or putting forward; a suggestion to be thought over and talked about (n. – proposal, proposition) |
| prospect | likely to become or come about (adj. – prospective) |
| protest | to complain strongly about or to declare positively; assert |
| protract | to make longer |
| provoke | to cause to become angry; to bring about (n. – provocation, adj. – provocative) |
Source: Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary