Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Proverbially (adv.) In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.

(1) - Provide (v. i.) To stipulate previously; to condition; as, the agreement provides for an early completion of the work.
(2) - Provide (v. i.) To procure supplies or means in advance; to take measures beforehand in view of an expected or a possible future need, especially a danger or an evil; -- followed by against or for; as, to provide against the inclemency of the weather; to provide for the education of a child.
(3) - Provide (v. t.) To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See Provisor.
(4) - Provide (v. t.) To foresee.
(5) - Provide (v. t.) To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate; as, the contract provides that the work be well done.
(6) - Provide (v. t.) To furnish; to supply; -- formerly followed by of, now by with.
(7) - Provide (v. t.) To supply; to afford; to contribute.
(8) - Provide (v. t.) To look out for in advance; to procure beforehand; to get, collect, or make ready for future use; to prepare.

(1) - Provided (conj.) On condition; by stipulation; with the understanding; if; -- usually followed by that; as, provided that nothing in this act shall prejudice the rights of any person whatever.
(2) - Provided (imp. & p. p.) of Provide