--- title: P — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 69 description: The 1498 words of the English dictionary under P, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/69/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / P # P — The English dictionary · page 69 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … [68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/68/) **69** [70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/70/) … [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/77/) **protester** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A protester is a person who shows in public that they strongly disagree with something, for example by marching, holding signs or shouting.[↗](../../protester/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Protesters marched through the city with banners.[↗](../../protester/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The protesters wanted cleaner air.[↗](../../protester/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Suffragettes were protesters for women's right to vote.[↗](../../protester/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Police kept the protesters away from the road.[↗](../../protester/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some protesters chained themselves to trees.[↗](../../protester/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Thousands of protesters gathered peacefully.[↗](../../protester/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **protoceratops** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small plant-eating dinosaur from Mongolia and China, about the size of a sheep, with a parrot-like beak and a bony frill at the back of its head; it lived about 75 million years ago.[↗](../../protoceratops/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Protoceratops had a beak like a parrot.[↗](../../protoceratops/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A Protoceratops was about as big as a sheep.[↗](../../protoceratops/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The famous fossil shows a Protoceratops fighting a Velociraptor.[↗](../../protoceratops/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Protoceratops lived in the Gobi Desert.[↗](../../protoceratops/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Protoceratops ate plants.[↗](../../protoceratops/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists found Protoceratops nests and eggs.[↗](../../protoceratops/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **protocol** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The official rules of correct behaviour on formal occasions, for example when meeting a king or a president: «royal protocol».[↗](../../protocol/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A set of steps that must be followed in a certain situation, like a plan for safety or medicine: «the school's fire protocol».[↗](../../protocol/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computers) A set of rules computers use to send and receive information: «Internet protocol».[↗](../../protocol/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (law) An extra agreement added to a treaty between countries.[↗](../../protocol/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The doctors followed the protocol for treating burns.[↗](../../protocol/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school has a protocol for when someone has an allergic reaction.[↗](../../protocol/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The prince broke protocol by hugging the crowd.[↗](../../protocol/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Web pages travel using the HTTP protocol.[↗](../../protocol/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Under royal protocol, you wait for the queen to speak first.[↗](../../protocol/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The science protocol says to wear goggles during the experiment.[↗](../../protocol/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **proton** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) A tiny particle with a positive electric charge, found in the nucleus (centre) of every atom.[↗](../../proton/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A hydrogen atom has just one proton.[↗](../../proton/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Protons have a positive charge.[↗](../../proton/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The number of protons tells you which element it is.[↗](../../proton/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Carbon has six protons in its nucleus.[↗](../../proton/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus.[↗](../../proton/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists smash protons together in the Large Hadron Collider.[↗](../../proton/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **protracted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Lasting a long time, often longer than expected or wanted.[↗](../../protracted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb form) Past of «protract», to make something last longer.[↗](../../protracted/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After protracted talks, the teachers agreed a deal.[↗](../../protracted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa recovered from a protracted illness.[↗](../../protracted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The protracted rain ruined our camping trip.[↗](../../protracted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The two countries fought a protracted war.[↗](../../protracted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The meeting was protracted and boring.[↗](../../protracted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The protracted argument went on all afternoon.[↗](../../protracted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In vain she tried to tear the robe away; it defied all efforts to be removed, and after horrible and protracted sufferings, she expired.[↗](../../protracted/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **protrude** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To stick out from a surface or edge.[↗](../../protrude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A rusty nail protruded from the fence.[↗](../../protrude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The frog's eyes protrude from the top of its head.[↗](../../protrude/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Be careful of the branch protruding over the path.[↗](../../protrude/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His tongue protruded as he concentrated.[↗](../../protrude/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rocks protrude from the sand at low tide.[↗](../../protrude/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The pencil protruded from her bag.[↗](../../protrude/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **protruding** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Sticking out from a surface or edge: «a nail protruding from the wall», «protruding teeth».[↗](../../protruding/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) Sticking out beyond the rest.[↗](../../protruding/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Careful, there's a nail protruding from that plank.[↗](../../protruding/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The frog has big protruding eyes.[↗](../../protruding/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A branch was protruding into the path.[↗](../../protruding/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Protruding rocks made the river dangerous for boats.[↗](../../protruding/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His wallet was protruding from his back pocket.[↗](../../protruding/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some fish have protruding jaws for catching food.[↗](../../protruding/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · For a moment Iktomi stood with a hand on his long protruding chin.[↗](../../protruding/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **proud** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Feeling pleased and happy about something good that you or someone close to you has done or has (proud of my drawing, proud of you).[↗](../../proud/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Having respect for yourself; not wanting to ask for help or seem weak.[↗](../../proud/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thinking you are better than others (too proud, a proud and rude king) — a bad sense.[↗](../../proud/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Something that gives pride (a proud moment).[↗](../../proud/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm proud of my science project.[↗](../../proud/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum said she was proud of me for telling the truth.[↗](../../proud/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He was proud to carry the flag at the parade.[↗](../../proud/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The proud lion stood on the rock.[↗](../../proud/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She proudly showed us her medal.[↗](../../proud/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The proud king would not listen to anyone.[↗](../../proud/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Be proud of your effort, not just the result.[↗](../../proud/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He was proud of his son.[↗](../../proud/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Google is proud to partner with libraries to digitize public domain materials and make them widely accessible.[↗](../../proud/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../proud/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.'[↗](../../proud/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.124.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proud/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The proud beasts have not trodden it, nor hath the lion passed thereby.[↗](../../proud/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.28.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proud/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.[↗](../../proud/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.122, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proud/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **proudly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that shows you are pleased and happy about something you or someone close to you did or has.[↗](../../proudly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In a way that shows you think you are better than others (arrogantly).[↗](../../proudly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In a grand, impressive way: a castle standing proudly on a hill.[↗](../../proudly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mia proudly showed her certificate to her nan.[↗](../../proudly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «I did it all by myself!» he said proudly.[↗](../../proudly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The flag flew proudly over the town hall.[↗](../../proudly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad proudly watched me score my first goal.[↗](../../proudly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The castle stood proudly on the hill.[↗](../../proudly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school proudly presents the summer concert.[↗](../../proudly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She walked proudly past the others without saying hello.[↗](../../proudly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Proudly she presented her baby among the other contestants.[↗](../../proudly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods; yea, for that they dealt proudly against them.'[↗](../../proudly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.18.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proudly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Their gross heart they have shut tight, with their mouth they speak proudly.[↗](../../proudly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.17.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proudly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Because he hath stretched out his hand against God, and behaveth himself proudly against the Almighty; (Writings JOB.15.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proudly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Then He declareth unto them their work, and their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.[↗](../../proudly/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.36.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proudly/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **prove** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To show with facts or reasons that something is true.[↗](../../prove/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To turn out to be.[↗](../../prove/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The test proved easy."[↗](../../prove/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To show what you can do.[↗](../../prove/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "She proved herself a good captain."[↗](../../prove/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In baking, to let dough rise before cooking.[↗](../../prove/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you prove that 7 is a prime number?[↗](../../prove/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The muddy paws proved the dog had been outside.[↗](../../prove/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He wanted to prove that he could swim across the pool.[↗](../../prove/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The map proved very useful on the hike.[↗](../../prove/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She proved everyone wrong by winning the race.[↗](../../prove/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Let the bread dough prove for an hour.[↗](../../prove/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Show your working to prove your answer.[↗](../../prove/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Then our innocence will be proved.”[↗](../../prove/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · There He made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He proved them; (Torah EXO.15.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prove/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Hereby ye shall be proved, as Pharaoh liveth, ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.[↗](../../prove/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.42.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prove/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him: 'Abraham'; and he said: 'Here am I.' (Torah GEN.22.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prove/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · When your fathers tried Me, proved Me, even though they saw My work.[↗](../../prove/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.95.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prove/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · even the LORD said unto me — backsliding Israel hath proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.[↗](../../prove/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.3.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prove/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me; though I be innocent, He shall prove me perverse.[↗](../../prove/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.9.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../prove/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **proven** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Shown to be true by facts or evidence.[↗](../../proven/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tested and known to work: a proven method.[↗](../../proven/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (law, Scotland) «Not proven» is a court verdict meaning there was not enough evidence.[↗](../../proven/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is a proven fact that the Earth goes round the Sun.[↗](../../proven/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · This is a proven way to learn spellings.[↗](../../proven/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule has been proven for all whole numbers.[↗](../../proven/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing has been proven yet.[↗](../../proven/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She is a proven winner.[↗](../../proven/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The advert says it is clinically proven.[↗](../../proven/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **provenance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Where something comes from; its origin.[↗](../../provenance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The record of where an object such as a painting or ancient vase has been and who has owned it.[↗](../../provenance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The museum checked the painting's provenance.[↗](../../provenance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The provenance of the old vase is unknown.[↗](../../provenance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We buy food of local provenance.[↗](../../provenance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Experts traced the coin's provenance to Roman Britain.[↗](../../provenance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Without a provenance, the statue might be stolen.[↗](../../provenance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The label shows the provenance of the apples.[↗](../../provenance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **provender** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old-fashioned) Food, especially dry food for horses and farm animals, such as hay and oats.[↗](../../provender/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (humorous) Food for people.[↗](../../provender/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Dry food for horses and farm animals, such as hay, straw or oats.[↗](../../provender/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The farmer stored provender for the horses in the barn.[↗](../../provender/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The caravan horse needed provender and water.[↗](../../provender/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Let's see what provender is in the basket!» said the Rat.[↗](../../provender/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The army carried provender for the horses.[↗](../../provender/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We packed plenty of provender for the long walk.[↗](../../provender/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The stable boy gave the ponies their evening provender.[↗](../../provender/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She said moreover unto him: 'We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.'[↗](../../provender/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provender/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.[↗](../../provender/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.43.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provender/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the lodging-place, he espied his money; and, behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.[↗](../../provender/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.42.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provender/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · They cut his provender in the field; and they despoil the vineyard of the wicked.[↗](../../provender/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.24.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provender/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The oxen likewise and the young asses that till the ground shall eat savoury provender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan.[↗](../../provender/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.30.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provender/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man that is with thy servants; there is no want of any thing.'[↗](../../provender/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.19.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provender/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · She said moreover unto him: 'We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.'[↗](../../provender/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.25, JPS 1917) · "The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh" (No. xxxiii.) also requires the milk of nine kye for its daily rations, and cow's milk is the ordinary provender of such kittle cattle (Grimms' Teut.[↗](../../provender/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (More English Fairy Tales) · And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.[↗](../../provender/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.43.24, JPS 1917) **proverb** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A proverb is a short, well-known saying that gives advice or states a truth about life, like "Look before you leap".[↗](../../proverb/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible) Proverbs is a book of the Old Testament full of wise sayings, many linked with King Solomon.[↗](../../proverb/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is a proverb.[↗](../../proverb/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My nan has a proverb for everything.[↗](../../proverb/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "Many hands make light work" means that a job is easier when people help.[↗](../../proverb/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We wrote our own proverbs in class.[↗](../../proverb/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (Bible) The book of Proverbs says that a gentle answer turns away anger.[↗](../../proverb/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Every language has its own proverbs.[↗](../../proverb/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The proverb "Actions speak louder than words" means what you do matters more than what you say.[↗](../../proverb/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Remember the old proverb which says: ‘Bad wheat always makes poor bread!’”[↗](../../proverb/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither the LORD shall lead thee away.[↗](../../proverb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.28.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proverb/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.[↗](../../proverb/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.5.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proverb/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · To understand a proverb, and a figure; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.[↗](../../proverb/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.1.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proverb/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.[↗](../../proverb/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.25.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proverb/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **proverbial** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Proverbial means well known, the sort of thing people always mention, as if it were a saying or proverb.[↗](../../proverbial/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fox has a proverbial cunning.[↗](../../proverbial/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her proverbial patience was tested by the noisy class.[↗](../../proverbial/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His beauty became proverbial in the land.[↗](../../proverbial/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **provide** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To give someone something they need or want.[↗](../../provide/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* provide for: to give someone money, food and a home.[↗](../../provide/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* provided (that), providing: only if.[↗](../../provide/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The school provides free milk at break.[↗](../../provide/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Paper and pencils will be provided.[↗](../../provide/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Trees provide shade on hot days.[↗](../../provide/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Parents work to provide for their children.[↗](../../provide/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · You can go out, provided you finish your homework.[↗](../../provide/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Each cow provides about 20 litres of milk a day.[↗](../../provide/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you provide an example?[↗](../../provide/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And now when shall I provide for mine own house also?'[↗](../../provide/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.30.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provide/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abraham said: 'God will provide Himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son.'[↗](../../provide/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") So they went both of them together.[↗](../../provide/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.22.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provide/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · These files may be used for any non-commercial purpose, provided this notice of attribution is left intact in all copies.[↗](../../provide/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../provide/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The ants are a people not strong, yet they provide their food in the summer; (Writings PRO.30.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provide/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Saul said unto his servants: 'Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.'[↗](../../provide/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.16.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provide/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance.[↗](../../provide/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.32.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../provide/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **providence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Providence is the care or guidance of God, or the good luck that seems to come from fate; in tales it can mean a kind protecting power.[↗](../../providence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was a lucky providence that the bridge held.[↗](../../providence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Miacca was like a Providence to the poor family.[↗](../../providence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We trusted in providence to bring us home safely.[↗](../../providence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou hast granted me life and favour, and Thy providence hath preserved my spirit.[↗](../../providence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.10.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../providence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … [68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/68/) **69** [70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/70/) … [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/77/) - ← previous: [page 68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/68/) - next →: [page 70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/70/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)