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Meaning of PRO- in English

~ 1

■ prefix

1》 favouring; supporting: ~choice.

2》 acting as a substitute for: proconsul.

3》 denoting motion forwards, out, or away: propel.

Origin

from L. pro 'in front of, on behalf of, instead of, on account of'.

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~ 2

■ prefix before in time, place, or order: proactive.

Origin

from Gk pro 'before'.

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