--- title: P — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 76 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/76/) [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 76 [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/) · 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it, when it may not be true.[↗](../../purport/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) The purport of a text is its general meaning.[↗](../../purport/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* (formal) The email purports to be from the bank, but it is a scam.[↗](../../purport/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The map purports to show hidden treasure.[↗](../../purport/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) He purports to be an expert.[↗](../../purport/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The video purported to show a ghost.[↗](../../purport/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Messages purporting to offer free prizes are often fake.[↗](../../purport/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The purport of the letter was clear.[↗](../../purport/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · (everyday) The email says it's from the bank, but it isn't.[↗](../../purport/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The study purports to prove that sugar helps memory.[↗](../../purport/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Some words passed between them, but their exact purport will probably never be known.[↗](../../purport/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **purportedly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) According to what is said or claimed, though it may not be true.[↗](../../purportedly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The photo purportedly shows the Loch Ness monster.[↗](../../purportedly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The video was purportedly filmed in space, but it was fake.[↗](../../purportedly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The painting is purportedly by a famous artist.[↗](../../purportedly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The email was purportedly from the bank, but it was a scam.[↗](../../purportedly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The treasure was purportedly buried on the island.[↗](../../purportedly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The note was purportedly signed by the headteacher.[↗](../../purportedly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **purpose** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The purpose of something is the reason it exists or the job it is meant to do.[↗](../../purpose/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Your purpose is what you are trying to achieve.[↗](../../purpose/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* If you do something on purpose, you mean to do it; it is not an accident.[↗](../../purpose/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To purpose something means to intend or plan to do it.[↗](../../purpose/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What is the purpose of a seatbelt?[↗](../../purpose/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The purpose of this experiment is to find out which material floats.[↗](../../purpose/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He tripped me on purpose\![↗](../../purpose/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I didn't break it on purpose, I'm sorry.[↗](../../purpose/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The purpose of a persuasive letter is to change someone's mind.[↗](../../purpose/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Each tool in the box has its own purpose.[↗](../../purpose/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our club's purpose is to keep the beach clean.[↗](../../purpose/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She left the door open on purpose so the cat could come in.[↗](../../purpose/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Bishop Olaf of Borglum, what dost thou purpose?[↗](../../purpose/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · then shall ye do unto him, as he had purposed to do unto his brother; so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee.[↗](../../purpose/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.19.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../purpose/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD said: 'Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language; and this is what they begin to do; and now nothing will be withholden from them, which they purpose to do.[↗](../../purpose/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.11.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../purpose/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah; and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him: 'Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.[↗](../../purpose/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.27.42, JPS 1917)[↗](../../purpose/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Canst thou attain unto the purpose of the Almighty?[↗](../../purpose/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.11.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../purpose/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it?[↗](../../purpose/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.14.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../purpose/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Every purpose is established by counsel; and with good advice carry on war.[↗](../../purpose/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.20.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../purpose/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **purposely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Purposely means on purpose, deliberately, with the aim of doing it.[↗](../../purposely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He purposely pretended not to hear.[↗](../../purposely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I did not purposely break your toy.[↗](../../purposely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox purposely left a trail of crumbs.[↗](../../purposely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The donkey purposely lay down in the water.[↗](../../purposely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **purr** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* When a cat purrs, it makes a low, soft, rumbling sound in its throat, usually when it is happy.[↗](../../purr/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A purr is that sound.[↗](../../purr/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A machine such as an engine purrs when it makes a quiet, smooth humming sound.[↗](../../purr/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The kitten purred on my lap.[↗](../../purr/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I could feel the cat's purr when I stroked her.[↗](../../purr/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our cat purrs whenever you scratch behind her ears.[↗](../../purr/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new car's engine purred quietly.[↗](../../purr/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Lions cannot purr, but they can roar.[↗](../../purr/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She heard a gentle purr from under the blanket.[↗](../../purr/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat purred loudly and closed its eyes.[↗](../../purr/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “Nay,” purred Bagheera, “that may not be.[↗](../../purr/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **purse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A purse is a small bag for carrying money and coins (UK, Ireland, Australia).[↗](../../purse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In American English, a purse is a woman's handbag.[↗](../../purse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A purse is the money in a prize: the race had a big purse.[↗](../../purse/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To purse your lips is to squeeze them into a small round shape.[↗](../../purse/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mom has $45 in her purse.[↗](../../purse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She takes $12 out of her purse to pay.[↗](../../purse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A purse costs $18.[↗](../../purse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How much money is left in her purse?[↗](../../purse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma keeps her coins in a little purse.[↗](../../purse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She left her purse on the bus.[↗](../../purse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The winner of the race gets the whole purse.[↗](../../purse/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum pursed her lips when she saw the mess.[↗](../../purse/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your purse zipped in busy places.[↗](../../purse/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Then give me back the purse,’ said John.[↗](../../purse/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse' — (Writings PRO.1.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../purse/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **pursuant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, legal) pursuant to: following or according to a rule, law or agreement.[↗](../../pursuant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Pursuant to the rules, every pupil must wear a helmet.[↗](../../pursuant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fine was paid pursuant to the court's order.[↗](../../pursuant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Pursuant to the agreement, each partner receives half the profit.[↗](../../pursuant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The library charged a fee pursuant to its policy.[↗](../../pursuant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Pursuant to section 3, pets are not allowed.[↗](../../pursuant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **pursue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To pursue means to chase or follow someone or something to catch them.[↗](../../pursue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To pursue a goal, hobby or job means to try to do it or achieve it over a long time.[↗](../../pursue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To pursue a matter means to keep asking about it or dealing with it.[↗](../../pursue/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To pursue your way means to carry on along a path or journey.[↗](../../pursue/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The police pursued the robbers through the streets.[↗](../../pursue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat pursued the mouse under the bed.[↗](../../pursue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She wants to pursue a career as a doctor.[↗](../../pursue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never stop pursuing your dreams.[↗](../../pursue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He decided not to pursue the matter.[↗](../../pursue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The dogs pursued the deer into the woods.[↗](../../pursue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And so she pursued her way.[↗](../../pursue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jacob answered and said to Laban: 'What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast hotly pursued after me?[↗](../../pursue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and he overtook him in the mountain of Gilead.[↗](../../pursue/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursue/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them into the midst of the sea, all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.[↗](../../pursue/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.14.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursue/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And wilt Thou pursue the dry stubble?[↗](../../pursue/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursue/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.[↗](../../pursue/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.34.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursue/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · So pursue them with Thy tempest, and affright them with Thy storm.[↗](../../pursue/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.83.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursue/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **pursuer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A pursuer is someone who is chasing or following another person or animal to try to catch them.[↗](../../pursuer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fox ran into a hole to escape its pursuers.[↗](../../pursuer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief looked back at his pursuers.[↗](../../pursuer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rabbit was faster than its pursuer.[↗](../../pursuer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The hero hid in a cave until his pursuers had gone.[↗](../../pursuer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheetah is a fast pursuer but tires quickly.[↗](../../pursuer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She shook off her pursuers by climbing over the wall.[↗](../../pursuer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The pursuers returned to the Water King.[↗](../../pursuer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Our pursuers were swifter than the eagles of the heaven; they chased us upon the mountains, they lay in wait for us in the wilderness.[↗](../../pursuer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.4.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursuer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Judah is gone into exile because of affliction, and because of great servitude; she dwelleth among the nations, she findeth no rest; all her pursuers overtook her within the straits.[↗](../../pursuer/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.1.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursuer/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And gone is from the daughter of Zion all her splendour; her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer.[↗](../../pursuer/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.1.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../pursuer/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **pursueth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «pursueth» means «pursues», a form of «pursue».[↗](../../pursueth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* To pursue means to chase or follow someone or something to catch them.[↗](../../pursueth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And they shall stumble one upon another, as it were before the sword, when none pursueth; and ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies.[↗](../../pursueth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.26.37, JPS 1917) · And I will set My face against you, and ye shall be smitten before your enemies; they that hate you shall rule over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.[↗](../../pursueth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.26.17, JPS 1917) **pursuit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Chasing someone or something to catch them.[↗](../../pursuit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The police were in pursuit of the thief.[↗](../../pursuit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Trying to get or reach something: the pursuit of happiness.[↗](../../pursuit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An activity or hobby: outdoor pursuits like hiking and climbing.[↗](../../pursuit/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The police car raced off in pursuit.[↗](../../pursuit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheetah was in hot pursuit of a gazelle.[↗](../../pursuit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hiking and canoeing are popular outdoor pursuits.[↗](../../pursuit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists spend years in pursuit of answers.[↗](../../pursuit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A car 10 km behind is in pursuit at 20 km/h faster; it catches up in half an hour.[↗](../../pursuit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The pursuit of happiness is important to everyone.[↗](../../pursuit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Reading is her favourite pursuit.[↗](../../pursuit/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · On she dashed in pursuit, chased and chased.[↗](../../pursuit/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **purveyor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) A purveyor is a person who supplies food or goods to a house, a palace or an army, like a shopkeeper who delivers to the king.[↗](../../purveyor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The king's purveyor bought fish from the market.[↗](../../purveyor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The purveyor sent a cart of bread to the castle.[↗](../../purveyor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The purveyor came to the door with the goods.[↗](../../purveyor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **pus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pus is a thick yellow or greenish liquid that forms in a cut or sore that is infected.[↗](../../pus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It is made of dead white blood cells, germs and bits of tissue.[↗](../../pus/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cut on his knee was full of pus.[↗](../../pus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Pus is a sign that germs got into a wound.[↗](../../pus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't squeeze spots with pus; you can spread germs.[↗](../../pus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor cleaned the pus out of the sore.[↗](../../pus/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · White blood cells fighting germs make pus.[↗](../../pus/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If a cut has pus and feels hot, show it to an adult.[↗](../../pus/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **push** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To push is to move something away from you by pressing it.[↗](../../push/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To push a button is to press it.[↗](../../push/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A push is a force that moves something away.[↗](../../push/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To push someone is to try hard to make them do something: «Mum pushed me to practise».[↗](../../push/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To push through or past is to move hard through a crowd.[↗](../../push/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He pushes the cart 20 meters.[↗](../../push/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She pushed the button 5 times.[↗](../../push/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tim pushes his sister on the swing 12 times.[↗](../../push/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many push-ups did she do in 3 days?[↗](../../push/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A push is a force that moves things away from you.[↗](../../push/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The harder you push the ball, the faster it rolls.[↗](../../push/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Push the door to open it.[↗](../../push/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · No pushing in the lunch queue\![↗](../../push/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Her coach pushed her to try harder.[↗](../../push/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · He pushed his way through the people.[↗](../../push/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Through Thee do we push down our adversaries; through Thy name do we tread them under that rise up against us.[↗](../../push/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.44.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../push/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Because ye thrust with side and with shoulder, and push all the weak with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad; (Prophets EZK.34.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../push/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; and no beasts could stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and magnified himself.[↗](../../push/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings DAN.8.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../push/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **pushy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pushy describes someone who tries too hard to get what they want, telling others what to do or pressuring them in an annoying way.[↗](../../pushy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The salesman was very pushy about the new phone.[↗](../../pushy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be pushy — wait your turn.[↗](../../pushy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was a bit pushy in the group project.[↗](../../pushy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pushy people can make others feel uncomfortable.[↗](../../pushy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · If someone online is pushy, stop chatting and tell an adult.[↗](../../pushy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He's not pushy; he just likes to help.[↗](../../pushy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **pussy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, childish) A cat or kitten, especially in nursery rhymes and baby talk: «pussy cat».[↗](../../pussy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rude, slang) A vulgar word for a woman's private parts; it is offensive and not for school.[↗](../../pussy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (rude, slang) An insulting word for someone thought to be weak or cowardly.[↗](../../pussy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Pussy willow»: a willow tree with soft, furry grey buds in spring.[↗](../../pussy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been?[↗](../../pussy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat.[↗](../../pussy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma calls her kitten «little pussy».[↗](../../pussy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pussy willow by the stream has soft grey buds.[↗](../../pussy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Puss in Boots is a clever cat in a fairy tale.[↗](../../pussy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Calling someone «a pussy» is rude and unkind, so we don't say it.[↗](../../pussy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘If only it were a little pussy cat!’ she said.[↗](../../pussy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **pussycat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal, children's) A cat, especially a friendly pet cat: «Here, pussycat!».[↗](../../pussycat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) A gentle, kind person who seems tough but is soft and easy to like: «He looks scary but he's a pussycat really.».[↗](../../pussycat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat.[↗](../../pussycat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been?»[↗](../../pussycat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") «I've been to London to visit the Queen.»[↗](../../pussycat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our pussycat sleeps on the radiator.[↗](../../pussycat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The big rugby player is a total pussycat with his little sister.[↗](../../pussycat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby pointed and said «pussycat!»[↗](../../pussycat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The guard dog turned out to be a pussycat.[↗](../../pussycat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … [75](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/75/) **76** [77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/77/) - ← previous: [page 75](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/75/) - next →: [page 77](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/77/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)