'PRO' definitions:
Definition of 'pro'
(from WordNet)
adverb
In favor of a proposition, opinion, etc. [ant: con]
adjective
In favor of (an action or proposal etc.); "a pro vote" [ant: anti]
noun
An athlete who plays for pay [syn: professional, pro] [ant: amateur]
noun
An argument in favor of a proposal [ant: con]
Definition of 'Pro'
From: GCIDE
- Pro \Pro\, adv. For, on, or in behalf of, the affirmative side; -- in contrast with con. [1913 Webster]
- Pro and con, for and against, on the affirmative and on the negative side; as, they debated the question pro and con; -- formerly used also as a verb.
- Pros and cons, the arguments or reasons on either side. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Pro'
From: GCIDE
- Pro \Pro\, prep. [L.; akin to prae before, Gr. ?, and E. for. See For, prep., and cf. Prior, a.] A Latin preposition signifying for, before, forth. [1913 Webster]
- Pro confesso [L.] (Law), taken as confessed. The action of a court of equity on that portion of the pleading in a particular case which the pleading on the other side does not deny.
- Pro rata. [L. See Prorate.] In proportion; proportion.
- Pro re nata [L.] (Law), for the existing occasion; as matters are. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'pro'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adept,
- Admirable Crichton,
- advocating,
- all for,
- approving,
- argument,
- argumentum,
- artisan,
- artist,
- attache,
- authority,
- aye,
- backing,
- case,
- con,
- connaisseur,
- connoisseur,
- cons,
- consideration,
- consultant,
- cordon bleu,
- crack shot,
- craftsman,
- dead shot,
- diplomat,
- diplomatist,
- doyen,
- elder statesman,
- elenchus,
- experienced hand,
- expert,
- expert consultant,
- favorable,
- favoring,
- for,
- functional,
- gownsman,
- graduate,
- handy man,
- ignoratio elenchi,
- in favor of,
- industrial,
- interest,
- journeyman,
- marksman,
- master,
- nay,
- no,
- no slouch,
- official,
- old pro,
- plaidoyer,
- plea,
- pleading,
- politician,
- professional,
- professor,
- proficient,
- pros,
- pros and cons,
- reason,
- refutation,
- savant,
- seasoned professional,
- shark,
- sharp,
- side,
- special pleading,
- statesman,
- supporting,
- talking point,
- technical,
- technical adviser,
- technician,
- the affirmative,
- the negative,
- vocational,
- well-disposed,
- well-inclined,
- whiz,
- with
Acronyms for 'pro'
From: V.E.R.A.
- Precision RISC Organization (org.)