--- title: P — The Judaism dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 4 description: The 490 words of the Judaism 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/judaism/P/page/4/) [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/) / [Judaism dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/) / P # P — The Judaism dictionary · page 4 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/page/5/) - [pray](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pray/) — To speak to God or a god, to give thanks, ask for help or say you are sorry. — 23 sentences - [prayer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prayer/) — A prayer is words that someone says to God or a god, to thank, praise or ask for help. — 16 sentences - [preach](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preach/) — To give a religious talk, called a sermon, to people, usually in a church. — 16 sentences - [preacher](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preacher/) — A person who gives religious talks (sermons), especially in a church. — 12 sentences - [precede](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/precede/) — To come or go before something in time, order or place. — 14 sentences - [precept](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/precept/) — A rule or principle telling people how to behave or think. — 17 sentences - [precinct](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/precinct/) — A district of a city that has its own police station; also the police station itself. — 12 sentences - [precious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/precious/) — Precious means very valuable, worth a lot of money («precious stones», «precious metals»). — 21 sentences - [precise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/precise/) — Exact and correct in every small detail. — 13 sentences - [preconception](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preconception/) — An idea formed before you have looked at the facts. — 4 sentences - [predecessor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/predecessor/) — A predecessor is the person who had a job or position before someone else. — 17 sentences - [predetermined](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/predetermined/) — Decided or fixed beforehand. — 5 sentences - [predominant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/predominant/) — Strongest or ruling over others. — 7 sentences - [predominate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/predominate/) — To be the strongest or ruling part. — 7 sentences - [preface](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preface/) — A preface is a short introduction at the start of a book, where the writer explains why the book was written. — 9 sentences - [prefect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prefect/) — A prefect is an older pupil chosen to help keep order and help younger pupils at school. — 13 sentences - [prefer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prefer/) — To prefer means to like one thing more than another, or to choose it if you can. — 12 sentences - [preferred](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preferred/) — Preferred means liked one thing more than another. — 15 sentences - [prefix](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prefix/) — A prefix is a group of letters added to the start of a word to make a new word with a different meaning, like un- in «unhappy», re- in «re… — 14 sentences - [prejudice](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prejudice/) — An unfair opinion about a person or group, made before you know them, often because of their skin colour, religion, where they come from,… — 10 sentences - [preparation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preparation/) — Preparation is getting ready for something or making something ready. — 25 sentences - [prepare](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prepare/) — To prepare is to make something ready to use. — 22 sentences - [prepared](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prepared/) — Prepared means ready for something: «I am prepared for the test.». — 24 sentences - [prescribe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prescribe/) — When a doctor prescribes a medicine, they say officially which medicine you should take, how much and how often. — 14 sentences - [prescribed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prescribed/) — Of a doctor: told a patient to take a medicine or treatment and wrote it down. — 11 sentences - [presence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/presence/) — Presence is being in a place. — 26 sentences - [present](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/present/) — A present is a gift you give someone, for example on a birthday. — 27 sentences - [presently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/presently/) — Soon; in a short time (I'll be with you presently). — 11 sentences - [preserve](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preserve/) — To keep something safe from harm, damage or change: preserve old buildings, preserve wildlife. — 25 sentences - [preserved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preserved/) — Kept safe from harm or change. — 22 sentences - [preside](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/preside/) — To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, court or event: «The judge presided over the trial.». — 11 sentences - [president](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/president/) — A president is the leader of a country that has no king or queen, usually chosen by the people in an election. — 19 sentences - [press](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/press/) — To press is to push firmly on something: press a button. — 26 sentences - [pressed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pressed/) — Pressed means pushed on something, like a button or a key. — 25 sentences - [pressure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pressure/) — Pressure is how hard something pushes on a surface: press on a cut to stop the bleeding. — 15 sentences - [presumably](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/presumably/) — As you would guess or expect; probably. — 12 sentences - [presume](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/presume/) — To think something is true without being sure, because it seems likely. — 16 sentences - [presumptuous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/presumptuous/) — Presumptuous means too bold, acting as if you have more right or skill than you have, and so rude or cheeky. — 8 sentences - [presumptuously](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/presumptuously/) — In a too-bold way, without any right. — 7 sentences - [presumptuousness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/presumptuousness/) — Boldness that goes too far; pride. — 3 sentences - [pretend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pretend/) — To act as if something is true when it is not, for fun or to trick someone. — 14 sentences - [prevail](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prevail/) — To win or be stronger in the end after a struggle. — 23 sentences - [prevailing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prevailing/) — Prevailing means most common or strongest at a certain time or place. — 12 sentences - [prevalent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prevalent/) — Common or widespread in a place or at a time: «Colds are prevalent in winter.». — 9 sentences - [prevent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prevent/) — To prevent something means to stop it from happening. — 12 sentences - [prey](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prey/) — Prey is an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal. — 24 sentences - [price](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/price/) — The price is how much money you must pay to buy something. — 25 sentences - [prick](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prick/) — To make a tiny hole in something with a sharp point, like a needle or a thorn. — 13 sentences - [pride](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pride/) — Pride is the happy feeling you have when you or someone close to you does something good. — 22 sentences - [priest](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/priest/) — A priest is a person whose job is to lead religious services and look after people in a church or temple. — 19 sentences - [priesthood](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/priesthood/) — The job and calling of being a priest. — 19 sentences - [priestly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/priestly/) — Having to do with priests, or like a priest. — 1 sentences - [primal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/primal/) — First, earliest, from the very beginning. — 4 sentences - [primarily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/primarily/) — Mainly, or in the first place; most of all. — 1 sentences - [primary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/primary/) — Primary means first in importance; main. — 16 sentences - [primeval](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/primeval/) — Very, very old; from the earliest times of the world, long before people lived. (A rather grand word.). — 7 sentences - [primitive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/primitive/) — Very simple and basic, not advanced: «a primitive tool made of stone». — 18 sentences - [primordial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/primordial/) — Existing from the very beginning of time; first and original. — 7 sentences - [primus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/primus/) — A Latin word meaning "first"; "Tomus Primus" means "the first volume.". — 7 sentences - [prince](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prince/) — A prince is a son or grandson of a king or queen. — 20 sentences - [princely](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/princely/) — Like a prince; fit for a prince, grand and fine. — 7 sentences - [princess](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/princess/) — The daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen. — 16 sentences - [principal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/principal/) — The head teacher of a school, especially in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. — 14 sentences - [principle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/principle/) — A basic rule or belief about what is right that guides how someone behaves. — 20 sentences - [print](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/print/) — To print is to put words or pictures onto paper with a machine. — 20 sentences - [printing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/printing/) — Printing means putting words or pictures on paper with a machine called a printer. — 13 sentences - [prior](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prior/) — Happening or existing before something else; earlier. — 12 sentences - [prison](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prison/) — A building where people who have broken the law are kept as a punishment. — 21 sentences - [prisoner](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prisoner/) — A person who is kept in prison as a punishment for a crime. — 18 sentences - [private](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/private/) — Private means belonging to or for one person or group only, not for everyone: a private room. — 21 sentences - [privily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/privily/) — In secret, so that others do not see or know. — 1 sentences - [privy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/privy/) — An outdoor toilet, a small hut over a hole in the ground. — 16 sentences - [prize](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prize/) — A prize is something you win for doing well in a game, race or contest. — 14 sentences - [pro](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/pro/) — A pro is a professional: a person paid for a sport or job. — 16 sentences - [probably](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/probably/) — Probably means very likely; almost certainly, but not 100% sure. — 15 sentences - [probation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/probation/) — Probation is when a person who broke the law is allowed to stay out of prison but must behave well and meet regularly with a probation off… — 11 sentences - [probe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/probe/) — A space probe is a spacecraft with no people in it, sent to explore planets and space. — 14 sentences - [problem](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/problem/) — A problem is a question you have to work out, like a maths story: a word problem. — 18 sentences - [proceed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/proceed/) — To proceed is to go on or continue, often after a stop. — 25 sentences - [proceeding](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/proceeding/) — Proceeding means going on or continuing. — 19 sentences - [proceeds](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/proceeds/) — The proceeds are the money you get from selling something or from an event, such as a fair or a concert. — 19 sentences - [process](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/process/) — A process is a series of steps or changes that happen one after another to reach a result. — 21 sentences - [procession](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/procession/) — A line of people, cars or animals moving slowly forward in an orderly way, often as part of a ceremony or celebration. — 16 sentences - [proclaim](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/proclaim/) — To announce something officially and publicly: «The king proclaimed a holiday.». — 23 sentences - [proclaimed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/proclaimed/) — Announced something officially and publicly. — 28 sentences - [proclamation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/proclamation/) — An official public announcement, especially from a king, queen, president or government. — 20 sentences - [procure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/procure/) — To procure means to get or obtain something, often with some effort. — 14 sentences - [produce](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/produce/) — To produce is to make or grow something. — 26 sentences - [product](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/product/) — A product is something that is made or grown to be sold: dairy products, cleaning products. — 15 sentences - [production](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/production/) — Making or growing things, especially in large amounts: car production, food production. — 17 sentences - [prof](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prof/) — Informal short form of «professor»: a teacher of the highest rank at a university. — 16 sentences - [profane](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/profane/) — Profane language is rude, offensive or shows no respect for religion; swearing. — 21 sentences - [profess](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/profess/) — To say openly that you feel, believe or have something. — 13 sentences - [professor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/professor/) — A professor is a senior teacher at a university, often an expert in one subject. — 13 sentences - [profit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/profit/) — Profit is the money you have left after you take away what you spent from what you earned. — 23 sentences - [profitable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/profitable/) — Bringing in money or some good; helpful and worth doing. — 10 sentences - [profound](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/profound/) — Profound means very great or very strong, like a profound effect or profound sadness. — 10 sentences - [profusely](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/profusely/) — In great amounts; very much, plenty, more than enough. — 6 sentences - [progenitor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/progenitor/) — A person or animal from whom others are descended, an ancestor: «the progenitor of the family». — 11 sentences - [prognosticator](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/prognosticator/) — A person who predicts what will happen in the future, here by watching the stars. — 3 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/P/page/5/)