English words starting with P

Opposed to abortion and euthanasia; advocating for the protection of human life, especially unborn life.

A person who actively supports the right to life of the unborn and thus opposes abortion.

Supporting or advocating for free-market economic principles, such as minimal government intervention, competition, and private ownership.

Supporting or in favour of the military, its policies, or its increased influence.

Supporting or favoring the government, policies, or interests of Moscow, especially those of the Russian government.

Supporting or in favor of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Supporting or sympathetic to the principles, policies, or practices of the Nazis.

Supporting the development and use of nuclear energy.

Showing support for or solidarity with the Palestinian people, their rights, or their political cause.

Supporting or advocating for peace, especially in the context of preventing or ending war.

Calculated according to a proportional share of a total amount, especially based on a fraction of a standard period or rate.

Supporting or advocating for political or social reform.

Supporting or favoring Russia, its government, or its policies.

Supporting or favoring Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq.

Supporting or in favor of the practice of slavery.

Supporting or favoring the Soviet Union, its policies, or its ideology.

Having the qualities, appearance, or standard of a professional; characteristic of or suitable for a professional.

Supporting or favoring Syria, its government, or its policies.

Supporting or favoring the Taliban, an Islamist political movement and military organization in Afghanistan.

Supporting or in favour of trade, especially international trade

Supporting or in favor of labor unions or the principle of unionization.

Supporting or in favor of war.

Supporting or favoring the ideas, policies, or culture of Western countries, especially the United States and its allies.

Supporting or in favor of Boris Yeltsin, the first President of the Russian Federation (1991–1999), or his policies.

Creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.

In a way that creates or controls a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.

Relating to or based on probability.

The measure of how likely something is to happen.

Likely to happen or be the case

used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true

The official process of proving that a will is valid and administering the estate of a deceased person.

A period of time during which a person who has committed a crime or a person who is new to a job is watched and tested to see if they are suitable

relating to a period of testing and trial to assess someone's suitability, character, or performance, typically for a job or membership.

a person who is serving a period of probation, especially a new member of a religious order or a person recently employed.

serving to test or try something; providing proof or evidence.

To ask questions or examine something carefully in order to discover facts or information.

(of a question) intended to discover the truth or facts

A substance which promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms, especially bacteria, in the body.

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

something that causes difficulty or that is hard to deal with

(of learning or teaching) organized around the investigation and solving of real or complex problems, rather than around traditional subject-based instruction.

Focusing on or organized around a problem or problems as the central theme or method.

Without any problems or difficulties; functioning smoothly.

Designed to focus on or solve specific problems rather than being theoretical or general in approach.

Afflicted by or full of persistent difficulties or troubles.

a person who finds effective solutions to difficult issues or challenges.

Relating to or involving the process of finding solutions to problems.

Involving or presenting a problem or difficulty; doubtful, uncertain, or questionable.

Involving or presenting a problem or difficulty; doubtful, uncertain, or questionable.

In a way that presents a problem or difficulty; in a problematic manner.

The action or process of treating something as a problem or as requiring critical analysis.

the long, flexible nose of some animals, such as an elephant or tapir.

relating to an established or official way of doing something.

In a way that relates to or follows an established procedure or set of rules.

A way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.

To continue to do something that has already been started.

A series of activities or events; a process

The money received from an event or activity, especially when it is given to a particular organization or cause.

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

Organized around or derived from a series of actions or steps.

Focused on or organized according to processes, rather than results or tasks.

A compound term referring to the sequence of operations and the resulting item in manufacturing or creation.

(of food, materials, etc.) treated or prepared by a special method, especially in order to preserve it

The act or method of treating or preparing something by a special series of actions.

A line of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly and often ceremonial way.

Used in or relating to a religious or ceremonial procession.

A machine or person that processes something

Relating to or involving a process, especially a methodological or legal process.

To announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive or important.

Announced something publicly or officially, especially with emphasis or formality.

A public or official announcement, especially one concerning a matter of great importance.

a natural tendency to do something or like something, especially something bad or undesirable

a governor or military commander of an ancient Roman province, having powers similar to but less than those of a consul

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

The action of delaying or postponing something.

a person who delays or puts things off

To produce offspring; to reproduce.

The act or process of producing offspring or young.

Relating to or having the power to produce offspring.

Enforcing uniformity or conformity by ruthless or arbitrary means, often ignoring individual differences or circumstances.

A doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the anus, rectum, and colon.

A person, especially in a school or university, who supervises students during an examination.

a person, especially in some countries, who acts as a public prosecutor.

To obtain something, especially something that is difficult to get or requires special effort.

The process of obtaining supplies, especially for a government or an organization.

A person who obtains something, especially with care or effort.

To push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object

The act of pushing someone or something with your finger or a pointed object

Spending money or resources recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

the act of spending money or using resources in a wasteful or extravagant way.

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

To a remarkably or impressively great extent

A young person with exceptional qualities or abilities.

To make or create something, especially in large quantities using machinery.

Made, manufactured, or created something

A person, company, or country that makes, grows, or supplies goods or commodities for sale.

A person who performs the dual role of producing and directing a film, play, or other performance.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'produce', meaning to make or manufacture something from components or raw materials.

Something that is made or grown to be sold or used.

The process of designing, creating, and bringing a new product to the market, or improving an existing one.

The legal responsibility of a manufacturer or seller for injuries or damages caused by a defective product.

Designed, managed, or focused primarily on the development, quality, or features of a product.

The process of making or growing something, especially in large quantities.

Producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.

in a way that achieves a significant amount or result

The rate at which goods are produced or work is completed.

Designed to or serving to increase the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed.

The act of treating something holy or sacred with disrespect or abuse.

(of behavior) showing disrespect for God or holy things

Offensive or obscene language or behavior.

Containing or filled with profane or offensive language.

to claim that something is true or correct, often when others may doubt it

Claimed openly but often falsely or as a pretense.

A type of job that needs special training or skill, especially one that needs a high level of education.

relating to a job that needs special education and training

Of a quality or standard considered suitable for or typical of a professional person; of high quality.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the standard or quality expected of a professional in a particular field.

Having an appearance that suggests competence, skill, or a serious businesslike quality.

Of a standard that is typical of or suitable for a professional person or organization; of very high quality.

The skill, competence, or character expected of a member of a highly trained profession.