Childrens Illustrated Thesaurus

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promote

promote^2

verb to encourage the sale

of a product by advertising

» She’s in Europe promoting

her new film.

advertise, plug (informal),

publicize

promote^3

verb to raise someone to

a higher rank or position

» Mum has been promoted

twice in two years.

elevate, upgrade

prompt^1

verb to make someone

decide to do something

» Rising bus fares have

prompted people to walk more.

cause, induce, inspire,

motivate, spur

prompt^2

verb to encourage someone to

say something » “What was

that you were saying about a

guided tour?” he prompted her.

coax, remind

prompt^3

adjective done without any

delay » The road needs

prompt repairs following

the storm.

immediate, instant,

instantaneous, quick,

rapid, swift

prompt^4

adverb exactly at the time

mentioned » The invitation

specifies eight o’clock prompt.

exactly, on the dot,

precisely, promptly, sharp

prone^1

adjective having a tendency

to be affected by or to do

something » Lucy is prone

to forgetfulness.

disposed, given, inclined,

liable, susceptible

prone^2

adjective lying flat and face

downwards » She lay prone

on the grass.

face down, prostrate

proof

noun evidence that confirms

that something is true or exists

» At last, we had proof that

rabbits were eating our

lettuces.

confirmation, evidence,

testimony, verification,

authentication,

certification, corroboration,

substantiation

proper^1

adjective correct or most

suitable » Mick decided that

the proper course of action

would be to say nothing.

appropriate, apt, correct,

fitting, right, suitable

antonym: improper

proper^2

adjective accepted or

conventional » Jess wanted

a proper, white wedding.

accepted, conventional,

orthodox

property^1

noun the things that belong

to someone » Mark was

protective of his personal

property, and rarely let anyone

borrow anything.

assets, belongings, effects,

estate, possessions

property^2

noun a characteristic or quality

» Peppermint leaves have

powerful healing properties

when drunk as an infusion

or eaten as a herb.

attribute, characteristic,

feature, hallmark, quality,

trait

proportion

noun part of an amount or

group » A small proportion

of the class chose to study

a second language.

percentage, quota,

segment, share

prospect

noun expectation or something

anticipated » Mia was excited

by the prospect of arriving

back home as she had been

away for a long time.

expectation, hope, outlook,

promise

protect

verb to prevent someone or

something from being harmed

» The traffic cones

protected the man while

he was mending the road.

defend, guard, safeguard,

shelter, shield

protection

noun something that protects

» He wears plenty of layers

for protection against the cold.

barrier, buffer, cover,

safeguard, shelter

protest^1

verb to disagree with someone

or object to something

» Bethany protested that she

was innocent.

complain, disagree,

disapprove, object, oppose,

demur, expostulate,

remonstrate

protest^2

noun a strong objection

» The teacher ignored their

protests and sent them out

for a run in the rain.

complaint, objection,

outcry

proud

adjective feeling pleasure

or satisfaction » I was

proud of our players today.

gratified by, honoured,

pleased

prove

verb to provide evidence that

something is definitely true

» This proves that you were

right all along.

ascertain, confirm,

demonstrate, establish,

verify, authenticate,

corroborate, evince,

substantiate

antonym: disprove

The invitation specifies

eight o’clock prompt.

He wears plenty of layers for

protection against the cold.

The traffic cones protected the

man while he was mending

the road.

She lay prone on the grass.

Please come to

Anna’s party on

Friday 8pm prompt

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