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tɪvadjective
serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime.
Related forms
pro·ac·tive, noun
pro·ac·tiv·i·ty, pro·ac·tive·ness, noun
pro·ac·tive·ly, adverb
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Proactive
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- If you're having a hard time resolving a problem, take a proactive approach and (politely) suggest a solution.
- When the job market is tight, we need to be proactive.
- The airports say they had few stranded passengers as airlines' proactive cancellations and news reports kept travelers away.
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