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Synonyms for provost

Grammar : Noun
Spell : proh-vohst, prov-uh st or, esp. in military usage, proh-voh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈproʊ voʊst, ˈprɒv əst or, esp. in military usage, ˈproʊ voʊ

Définition of provost

Origin :
  • Old English profost, reinforced by Old French cognate provost, both from Late Latin propositus (reinforced by Old French cognate provost), from Latin propositus/praepositus "a chief, prefect" (source of Old Provençal probost, Old High German probost, German Propst), literally "placed before, in charge of," from past participle of praeponere "put before" (see preposition). Provost marshal first recorded 1510s.
  • noun administrator
Example sentences :
  • It was Provost, my first professor, who had come to encourage me.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Provost was tall, his silvery hair was blown about, and he had a droll face.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Provost heard my "cue" on the stage, and pushed me gently forward.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • "Well, you needn't pay any heed to the Provost, need you," Mr. Quinn retorted.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • The provost's men are beating the country for the blackguard.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Nor will it be taken," the Provost insisted, with an assurance that carried conviction.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Then there is the provost guard, patrolling the streets of Gibraltar.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service » by H. Irving Hancock
  • Dave inquired, after they had passed the British provost guard.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service » by H. Irving Hancock
  • "Stretch your hand, Provost, and fill your glass," said my father.
  • Extract from : « John Splendid » by Neil Munro
  • "That was in the Provost's," quo' he, and he hummed a song I caught the meaning of but slightly.
  • Extract from : « John Splendid » by Neil Munro

Antonyms for provost

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