- pro|to|pope
- pro|to|pope «PROH tuh pohp», noun.a priest of superior rank in the Greek Church; chief priest.╂[< proto- + pope]
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pro|pi|ti|ate — «pruh PIHSH ee ayt», transitive verb, at|ed, at|ing. to prevent or reduce the anger of; win the favor of; appease or conciliate one who is offended or likely to be): »Let fierce Achilles…The god propitiate, and the pest assuage (Alexander Pope).… … Useful english dictionary
pro|pos´er — pro|pose «pruh POHZ», verb, posed, pos|ing. –v.t. 1. to put forward for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or trial; suggest: »to propose a theory or explanation. She proposed that we take turns at the swing. Men must be taught as if you… … Useful english dictionary
pro|pose — «pruh POHZ», verb, posed, pos|ing. –v.t. 1. to put forward for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or trial; suggest: »to propose a theory or explanation. She proposed that we take turns at the swing. Men must be taught as if you taught them… … Useful english dictionary
