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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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252 words · showing 181–240

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  • prevaricate/pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/verbC2To avoid a straight answer.
  • prevent/pɹɪˈvɛnt/verbA2+To stop something from happening.
  • prey/pɹeɪ/nounB25 meaningsAn animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
  • prick/pɹɪk/verbB13 meaningsTo make a tiny hole with something sharp.
  • primp/pɹɪmp/verbC2To fuss over your appearance.
  • print/pɹɪnt/
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To produce words or images on paper using a machine.
  • prioritiseverbB2+To decide what must be dealt with first.
  • prioritize/pɹaɪˈɒɹ.ə.taɪz/verbB2+To rank tasks so the most important comes first.
  • prise/pɹaɪz/verbC2To force something open with a lever.
  • prize/ˈpɹaɪ̯z/nounA22 meaningsWhat you receive for winning.
  • probe/pɹəʊb/verbC15 meaningsTo investigate something thoroughly, with searching questions.
  • proceed/pɹəˈsiːd/verbB24 meaningsTo carry on with something already begun.
  • process/ˈpɹəʊ.sɛs/nounA2+3 meaningsA series of steps leading to a result.
  • proclaim/pɹəʊˈkleɪm/verbC13 meaningsTo announce something publicly and officially.
  • procrastinate/pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/verbB2+To keep putting off what you should be doing.
  • procure/pɹəˈkjʊə/verbB2+To obtain something with some effort.
  • prod/pɹɒd/verbB2+2 meaningsTo poke someone or something with a finger or a stick.
  • produce/pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/verbB13 meaningsTo make things, especially in large amounts.
  • profess/pɹəˈfɛs/verbC1To claim something openly, whether truly or not.
  • proffer/ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/verbC2To hold something out for somebody to take.
  • program/ˈpɹəʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/nounA2+3 meaningsA set of instructions a computer follows.
  • progress/ˈpɹəʊ.ɡɹɛs/nounA2+4 meaningsMovement towards a better, more developed or more complete state.
  • prohibit/pɹəˈhɪbɪt/verbB2+To forbid something officially.
  • project/ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/nounB12 meaningsA bigger piece of work with a defined goal and an end.
  • proliferate/pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/verbC1To increase quickly in number.
  • prolong/pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/verbC2To make something last longer.
  • promise/ˈpɹɒmɪs/verbA24 meaningsTo tell someone you will certainly do something.
  • promote/pɹəˈmoʊt/verbB12 meaningsTo raise somebody in rank.
  • prompt/pɹɒmpt/adjectiveB24 meaningsDone without delay.
  • pronounce/pɹəˈnaʊns/verbB12 meaningsTo make the sounds of a word.
  • proofread/ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/verbB2+To read a text looking for small errors before publication.
  • propel/pɹəˈpɛl/verbB2+2 meaningsTo drive something forward.
  • propitiate/ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/verbC2To win back the goodwill of somebody offended.
  • propose/pɹəˈpəʊz/verbB24 meaningsTo put forward a plan or idea for others to consider.
  • proposition/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/nounC15 meaningsA statement that can be judged true or false.
  • proscribe/pɹəˈskɹaɪb/verbC2To forbid something by official order.
  • prosecute/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/verbC1To bring somebody to court and argue against them.
  • prospect/ˈpɹɒspɛkt/nounB25 meaningsThe possibility that something will happen in the future.
  • prosper/ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/verbB2+To grow successful and wealthy.
  • protect/pɹəˈtɛkt/verbA23 meaningsTo keep somebody or something safe from harm.
  • protest/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/nounB1+3 meaningsA public show of anger at something people think is wrong.
  • protract/pɹəˈtɹakt/verbC2To draw something out longer than it need be.
  • protrude/pɹəˈtɹuːd/verbC2To stick out beyond a surface.
  • prove/ˈpɹuːv/verbB14 meaningsTo show by evidence or argument that something is true.
  • provide/pɹəˈvaɪd/verbA2+3 meaningsTo give people what they need.
  • provision/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/nounC15 meaningsThe act of supplying something that people need.
  • provoke/pɹəˈvəʊk/verbB22 meaningsTo deliberately stir somebody into anger or action.
  • prowl/pɹaʊl/verbC12 meaningsTo move about quietly, hunting or watching.
  • prune/pɹuːn/nounB1+2 meaningsA dried plum.
  • pry/pɹaɪ/verbB22 meaningsTo force something open or apart using a bar, blade or other lever.
  • publicise/ˈpʌblɪ(ˌ)saɪz/verbB2+To make something widely known.
  • publish/ˈpʌblɪʃ/verbB1+To print or post something so the public can read it.
  • pucker/ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/verbC1To draw into small tight folds.
  • puff/pʌf/nounB14 meaningsA short burst of air, smoke, wind or breath.
  • pull/pʊl/verbA26 meaningsTo take hold of something and move it towards you.
  • pulsate/pʌlˈseɪt/verbB2To beat or throb with a strong, steady rhythm.
  • pummel/ˈpʌməl/verbC1To hit repeatedly with the fists.
  • pump/pʌmp/nounA2+2 meaningsA device for forcing liquid or gas through a system.
  • punch/pʌnt͡ʃ/verbB14 meaningsTo hit someone or something hard with your fist.
  • punctuate/ˈpʰʌŋktjuːeɪt/verbC12 meaningsTo interrupt something at intervals.