--- title: P — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 13 description: The 1415 words of the school 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/school/P/page/13/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / P # P — The school dictionary · page 13 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/12/) **13** [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/15/) - [pronounced](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pronounced/) — Very noticeable, strong or clear: a pronounced limp, a pronounced accent. — 11 sentences - [pronouncement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pronouncement/) — A formal or official statement, often one that announces a decision. — 8 sentences - [pronunciation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pronunciation/) — Pronunciation is the way a word is said out loud. — 9 sentences - [proof](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proof/) — Facts or evidence that show something is true. — 10 sentences - [proofread](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proofread/) — To read a piece of writing carefully to find and correct mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar before it is finished or printed. — 8 sentences - [prop](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prop/) — An object used by actors in a play or film, like a sword, a crown or a cup. — 12 sentences - [propaganda](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propaganda/) — Propaganda is information, often false or one-sided, spread to make people believe something or support a group, leader or idea. — 8 sentences - [propagate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propagate/) — To grow new plants from a parent plant, for example from cuttings, seeds or runners. — 10 sentences - [propagation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propagation/) — Propagation is growing new plants from a parent plant, from seeds, cuttings or bulbs. — 11 sentences - [propel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propel/) — To push or drive something forward. — 9 sentences - [propeller](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propeller/) — A propeller is a set of blades that spin around to push a boat, ship or aircraft forward. — 7 sentences - [propelling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propelling/) — Pushing or driving something forward. — 9 sentences - [propensity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propensity/) — A natural habit of behaving in a certain way, a tendency: «a propensity to tell jokes», «a propensity for getting lost». — 7 sentences - [proper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proper/) — Right, correct or suitable for the situation. — 14 sentences - [properly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/properly/) — Properly means in the correct or right way. — 14 sentences - [property](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/property/) — A property is a thing or things that belong to someone: «this pen is my property». — 14 sentences - [prophecy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prophecy/) — A statement that something will happen in the future, especially one made by someone believed to have special knowledge: «The witch's prop… — 11 sentences - [prophesy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prophesy/) — To say what will happen in the future, by special power or by a strong guess. — 6 sentences - [prophet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prophet/) — A prophet is a person who people believe is chosen by God to bring a message or tell the future. — 12 sentences - [prophetess](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prophetess/) — A woman who foretells what will happen in the future. — 5 sentences - [prophetic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prophetic/) — Telling in advance what will happen; showing that something will come true. — 5 sentences - [propitiate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propitiate/) — To make a god, spirit or angry person calm and friendly again, often by gifts or sacrifices. — 5 sentences - [proportion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proportion/) — A proportion is a part of a whole, thought of as a share. — 16 sentences - [proportional](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proportional/) — In maths, two amounts are proportional if they grow or shrink together at the same rate, so that one is always the same number times the o… — 9 sentences - [proportionally](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proportionally/) — In a way that keeps the same ratio, so that when one amount changes, the other changes by the same scale: «If you double the recipe, incre… — 8 sentences - [proportionate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proportionate/) — In the right size, amount or degree compared with something else; fair and not too much. — 8 sentences - [proposal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proposal/) — A proposal is a plan or idea that you put forward for others to think about and agree to. — 10 sentences - [propose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propose/) — To suggest a plan or idea for others to think about. — 12 sentences - [proposition](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proposition/) — An idea, plan or offer that is suggested, especially in business: a business proposition. — 12 sentences - [propound](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propound/) — To put forward an idea, theory or question for people to think about. — 7 sentences - [proprietor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proprietor/) — The owner of a business, such as a shop, hotel, restaurant or newspaper. — 9 sentences - [propriety](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propriety/) — Propriety is behaving in a correct, polite and proper way, following the rules of good manners and morals. — 10 sentences - [propulsion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/propulsion/) — Propulsion is the force that pushes something forward, such as a car, boat, rocket or animal. — 9 sentences - [prosaic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosaic/) — Ordinary and dull; not imaginative or exciting. — 5 sentences - [proscribe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proscribe/) — To proscribe something is to forbid it officially, by a law or a rule. — 9 sentences - [prose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prose/) — Prose is ordinary written or spoken language in sentences and paragraphs, not in the lines and rhythm of poetry. — 9 sentences - [prosecute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosecute/) — To officially accuse someone of a crime in a court of law and try to prove they are guilty. — 8 sentences - [prosecution](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosecution/) — Taking someone to court and charging them with a crime. — 9 sentences - [prospect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prospect/) — The possibility that something will happen: «There is little prospect of rain.». — 14 sentences - [prospective](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prospective/) — Likely or expected to be or become something in the future: «prospective parents». — 8 sentences - [prosper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosper/) — To be successful, especially to grow rich or do well over time. — 9 sentences - [prosperity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosperity/) — Prosperity is being successful and having plenty of money and good things, especially for a person, a town or a country. — 8 sentences - [prosperous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosperous/) — Doing well; having plenty of money, success and good fortune. — 5 sentences - [prosperously](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosperously/) — In a way that brings money, success and good fortune. — 5 sentences - [prostate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prostate/) — The prostate is a small gland in men and boys, under the bladder, that helps make fluid used in making babies. — 8 sentences - [prosthetic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prosthetic/) — A prosthetic body part is an artificial one, like a leg, arm, hand or eye, made to replace a part that is missing. — 8 sentences - [prostrate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prostrate/) — Lying flat on the ground with your face down: «He lay prostrate on the floor.». — 10 sentences - [protagonist](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protagonist/) — The main character in a story, play, film or game. — 8 sentences - [protect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protect/) — To keep someone or something safe from harm, danger or damage. — 13 sentences - [protection](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protection/) — Protection is keeping someone or something safe from harm, danger or damage. — 12 sentences - [protective](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protective/) — Made to keep someone or something safe from harm. — 11 sentences - [protector](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/) — A person or animal that keeps someone or something safe from harm. — 10 sentences - [protectorate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protectorate/) — A country or area that is controlled and protected by a stronger country, while keeping some of its own rulers: «Brunei was a British prot… — 9 sentences - [protein](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protein/) — Protein is a nutrient in food that the body uses to grow, build muscles and repair itself. — 8 sentences - [protest](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protest/) — A strong public show of disagreement, such as a march or rally: a protest against the new road. — 15 sentences - [protestant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protestant/) — A Protestant is a Christian who belongs to one of the churches that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church at the Reformation, or that… — 8 sentences - [protestation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protestation/) — A protestation is a strong, often over-eager statement that something is true, or a loud objection to something. — 4 sentences - [protester](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protester/) — A protester is a person who shows in public that they strongly disagree with something, for example by marching, holding signs or shouting. — 7 sentences - [protoceratops](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protoceratops/) — 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… — 7 sentences - [protocol](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protocol/) — The official rules of correct behaviour on formal occasions, for example when meeting a king or a president: «royal protocol». — 10 sentences - [proton](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proton/) — A tiny particle with a positive electric charge, found in the nucleus (centre) of every atom. — 7 sentences - [protracted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protracted/) — Lasting a long time, often longer than expected or wanted. — 9 sentences - [protrude](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protrude/) — To stick out from a surface or edge. — 7 sentences - [protruding](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protruding/) — Sticking out from a surface or edge: «a nail protruding from the wall», «protruding teeth». — 9 sentences - [proud](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proud/) — 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). — 12 sentences - [proudly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proudly/) — In a way that shows you are pleased and happy about something you or someone close to you did or has. — 11 sentences - [prove](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prove/) — To show with facts or reasons that something is true. — 14 sentences - [proven](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proven/) — Shown to be true by facts or evidence. — 9 sentences - [provenance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provenance/) — Where something comes from; its origin. — 8 sentences - [provender](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provender/) — Food, especially dry food for horses and farm animals, such as hay and oats. — 8 sentences - [proverb](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proverb/) — A proverb is a short, well-known saying that gives advice or states a truth about life, like "Look before you leap". — 10 sentences - [proverbial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proverbial/) — Proverbial means well known, the sort of thing people always mention, as if it were a saying or proverb. — 4 sentences - [provide](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provide/) — To give someone something they need or want. — 10 sentences - [providence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/providence/) — 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. — 4 sentences - [provider](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provider/) — A provider is a person or company that supplies something people need, such as electricity, internet or health care. — 9 sentences - [province](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/province/) — A large part of a country with its own local government, like Ontario in Canada. — 12 sentences - [provincial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provincial/) — Provincial means belonging to a province or a region outside the capital city. — 5 sentences - [provision](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provision/) — Giving or supplying something people need: the provision of food or school places. — 11 sentences - [provisional](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provisional/) — Provisional means for now, not final, and likely to change later. — 8 sentences - [provisions](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provisions/) — Provisions are supplies of food and drink, especially taken on a journey. — 10 sentences - [provocation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provocation/) — Provocation is something done or said on purpose to make someone angry or to make them react. — 12 sentences - [provoke](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provoke/) — To provoke someone is to annoy them on purpose to make them angry or react. — 12 sentences - [provoked](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/provoked/) — Provoked is the past form of provoke: made someone angry on purpose, or caused a reaction. — 11 sentences - [prow](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prow/) — The prow is the front end of a boat or ship, the part that points forward through the water. — 4 sentences - [prowess](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prowess/) — Prowess is great skill or bravery, especially in fighting or in sport. — 4 sentences - [prowl](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prowl/) — To prowl is to move about quietly and secretly, often looking for food or for something to attack. — 4 sentences - [proximity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/proximity/) — Being near in space; closeness. — 10 sentences - [prudence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prudence/) — Prudence is being careful and sensible, thinking ahead so you avoid risks and mistakes. — 11 sentences - [prudent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prudent/) — Prudent means careful and sensible, thinking ahead so you avoid danger or waste. — 11 sentences - [prudently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prudently/) — In a careful, sensible way that avoids risk. — 9 sentences - [prune](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prune/) — A prune is a dried plum, dark and wrinkly, eaten as a snack or cooked. — 9 sentences - [pry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pry/) — To pry is to force something open or up with a tool, or to ask questions about things that are none of your business. — 4 sentences - [prying](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/prying/) — Prying means too curious about other people's business, and always wanting to find out secrets. — 4 sentences - [ps](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/ps/) — Short for «postscript»: an extra note added at the end of a letter or email after the signature. — 9 sentences - [psalm](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psalm/) — A psalm is a holy song or poem in the Book of Psalms in the Bible, used by Jews and Christians to praise, thank, or call out to God. — 10 sentences - [psalter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psalter/) — A book containing the Psalms from the Bible, used for worship. — 9 sentences - [pseudo](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/pseudo/) — «pseudo-» means false or pretend, looking like something it is not: pseudoscience, pseudonym. — 8 sentences - [psoriasis](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/) — Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin condition that causes red, itchy, scaly patches, often on the elbows, knees and scalp. — 7 sentences - [psyche](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psyche/) — Your psyche is your mind and soul — your thoughts, feelings and the deep part of who you are. — 11 sentences - [psychiatric](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psychiatric/) — About psychiatry — the medical care of illnesses of the mind, such as serious depression or anxiety, by doctors called psychiatrists. — 8 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/12/) **13** [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/page/15/)