prostituting

pros·ti·tute

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-ti-toot, -tyoot]
- /ˈprɒs tɪˌtut, -ˌtyut/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-ti-toot, -tyoot]
- /ˈprɒs tɪˌtut, -ˌtyut/

Definitions of prostituting word

noun prostituting a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money; whore; harlot. 1
noun prostituting a man who engages in sexual acts for money. 1
noun prostituting a person who willingly uses his or her talent or ability in a base and unworthy way, usually for money. 1
verb with object prostituting to sell or offer (oneself) as a prostitute. 1
verb with object prostituting to put to any base or unworthy use: to prostitute one's talents. 1

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Origin of prostituting

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Latin prōstitūta, noun use of feminine of prōstitūtus, past participle of prōstituere to expose (for sale), equivalent to prō- pro-1 + -stitū-, combining form of variant stem of statuere to cause to stand + -tus past participle suffix; see status

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Parts of speech for Prostituting

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prostituting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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