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pro1 definition

pro (prō)

adverb

on the affirmative side; favorably

Etymology: L, for < IE base *pro, forward > Gr pro, before, Goth fra-, Ger ver-

adjective

favorable

favorably disposed toward; for

noun pl. pros

  1. a person who favors the affirmative side of some debatable question
  2. an argument in favor of something the pros and cons of a matter
  3. a vote for the affirmative
pro2 definition

pro (prō)

adjective

professional ( & )

noun pl. pros

  1. professional ( & )
  2. a golfer, tennis player, etc. affiliated with a particular club as a contestant, teacher, etc.
PRO definition

PRO

public relations officer (or office)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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