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Definition of pro
pros
1 : an argument or evidence in affirmation an appraisal of the pros and cons
2 : the affirmative side or one holding it
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Examples of pro in a Sentence
He is a pro when it comes to household repairs.
She handled that tricky situation like an old pro.
Recent Examples of pro from the Web
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And the White House is perfectly comfortable with media consolidation — when such mergers increase the bandwidth of pro-Trump outlets.
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Ask for a full explanation of the pros and cons of each of those options, including surgical risk, recovery time and success rates. 2.
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Eventually a professional photographer told me a little secret: even the pros often let the camera choose some or all of those settings.
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Not a good idea or allowed in large crowds, but definitely a higher skill level and best left to the pros.
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Plan ahead by ordering a picnic basket online packed by pros like Union’s Bruce Kalman.
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WTA tour events are open to anyone who qualifies, based on ranking points, pro or amateur.
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On Southwest Fourth Avenue, counter-protesters gave speeches in front of Portland City Hall while others spilled into the street to keep tabs on the pro-Trump rally.
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President Donald Trump has promised his pro-growth agenda will ignite an economy that has shown steady but slow growth since the end of the Great Recession.
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Origin and Etymology of pro
Middle English, from Latin, preposition, for — more at for
pro
Definition of pro
: on the affirmative side : in affirmation much has been written pro and con
Origin and Etymology of pro
pro-
Origin and Etymology of pro
Latin
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Definition of pro
First Known Use of pro
1856
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Definition of PRO
public relations officer
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Definition of pro-
1a : earlier than : prior to : before prothalamionb : rudimentary : prot- pronucleusc : precursory proinsulin
2a : located in front of or at the front of : anterior to procephalicb : front : anterior prothorax
3 : projecting prognathous
Origin and Etymology of pro-
New Latin, from Latin, from Greek, before, forward, forth, for, from pro — more at for
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Definition of pro-
1 : taking the place of : substituting for procathedral procaine
2 : favoring : supporting : championing pro-American
Origin and Etymology of pro-
Latin pro in front of, before, for, forward — more at for
PRO Defined for English Language Learners
pro
Definition of pro for English Language Learners
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: in favor of something
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Definition of pro for English Language Learners
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: paid to participate in a sport or activity
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: done by people who are paid to play or compete in a sport or activity
PRO Defined for Kids
Definition of pro for Students
pros
: an argument or evidence in favor of something We weighed the pros and cons of wind power.
Definition of pro for Students
: in favor of something We heard arguments pro and con.
Definition of pro for Students
: professional pro athletes He sank the putt like a pro.
pro-
Definition of pro- for Students
: approving : in favor of
Medical Dictionary
Pro
Medical Definition of Pro
proline; prolyl
PRO
Medical Definition of PRO
peer review organization
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