| prescribe |
to lay down as a rule or guide. [4 definitions] |
| prescription |
a directive written by a doctor for the preparation and use of a medicine to treat a designated patient. [2 definitions] |
| presence |
the state or condition of being present. [5 definitions] |
| present1 |
being in existence at this time. [6 definitions] |
| present2 |
to endow or provide with something, such as a gift (often fol. by "with"). [7 definitions] |
| presentation |
the act of presenting, or the state of being presented. [4 definitions] |
| presently |
in a short while; very soon. [2 definitions] |
| present participle |
a participle that either indicates ongoing action or state, as "living" in "He was living" or serves as an adjective, as "living" in "a living thing". |
| present tense |
a form of a verb that shows that something is happening now or that a condition exists in the present time. In the sentence, "The sky is blue," "is" is in the present tense. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| preservative |
a natural or chemical agent used to preserve foods and the like. [2 definitions] |
| preserve |
to protect from injury, harm, or mishap. [8 definitions] |
| preside |
to act as directing or controlling authority, esp. in a meeting or within an organization. |
| presidency |
the office, term, or functions of a president. [2 definitions] |
| president |
an officer elected to preside over a group or organization. [3 definitions] |
| president-elect |
one who has been elected president but has not yet taken office. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| press1 |
to bear down on with strong or moderate pressure. [16 definitions] |
| pressure |
the applying of constant force upon a surface. [4 definitions] |
| prestige |
importance, good reputation, or influence based on one's achievements, wealth, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| presto |
at a very fast tempo (used as a musical direction). [5 definitions] |