Words from this root (48)
before
A1
/bɪˈfoɹ/
Earlier than (in time).
protect
B1
/pɹəˈtɛkt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
fear
A2
/ˈfɛː/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
appreciate
A2
/ˈəˈpɹiː.ʃi.æɪt/
to increase the value of
experience
A2
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/
the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
further
A2
/ˈfɝ.ðɚ/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
prepare
A2
/pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/
to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
program
A1
/ˈpɹoʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/
a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation
process
B1
/ˈpɹɑ.sɛs/
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
priest
B1
/ˈpɹiːst/
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
prime
B2
/pɹaɪ̯m/
being at the best stage of development
separate
A2
/ˈsɛp.ɹət/
have the connection undone
expert
A2
/ˈɛk.spɜɹt/
Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable.
progress
B1
/ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/
a movement forward
provide
A2
/pɹəˈvaɪd/
take measures in preparation for
experiment
B1
/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/
a venture at something new or different
proceed
B1
/pɹəˈsid/
To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on.
sport
A1
/spɔɹt/
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
parent
A1
/ˈpɛ(ə)ɹənt/
A person who raises a child (which they have made, adopted, fostered, taken as their own, etc.).
propose
B1
/pɹəˈpoʊz/
present for consideration, examination, or criticism
profit
B2
/ˈpɹɑfɪt/
derive a benefit from
protest
B1
/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
pirate
B2
/ˈpaɪɹət/
A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
pursue
A2
/pɚˈsu/
go in search of or hunt for
fare
A2
/ˈfeː/
A going; journey; travel; voyage; course; passage.
prophet
C1
/ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/
Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
ferry
B1
/ˈfeɹi/
To carry; transport; convey.
pronounce
A2
/prɵˈnawns/
speak or utter in a certain way
profound
C1
/pɹəˈfaʊnd/
coming from deep within one
preparation
B1
/prɪpəˈreʃən/
the act of preparing something, such as food, by the application of heat
promote
B1
/pɹəˈmoʊt/
To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
provoke
C1
/pɹəˈvoʊk/
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
prominent
B1
/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
prosecute
B2
/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
imperative
B2
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
requiring attention or action
projection
B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality
paramount
C2
/ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/
Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
proclaim
B1
/pɹoʊˈkleɪm/
To announce or declare.
forthcoming
B2
/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/
available when required or as promised
proverb
B1
/ˈpɹɑvɝb/
A commonly used sentence expressing popular wisdom.
prolong
C2
/pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.
provision
B2
/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/
a stipulated condition
forlorn
C2
/fɚˈlɔɹn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
prohibit
B2
/pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/
to command against
primeval
C2
/pɹaɪ̯ˈmi.vəl/
Belonging to the first ages.
perpetuate
C1
/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/
cause to continue or prevail
proscribe
C2
/pɹəˈskɹaɪb/
To forbid or prohibit.
proscription
C2
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/
Decree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity.