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==Pronunciation==
 
==Pronunciation==
[pro 'bayt]
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[‘pro bayt]
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==Description==
 
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*Greeting members of other Greek organizations that are present
 
*Greeting members of other Greek organizations that are present
 
*Introduction of [[big|bigs]] and the individuals who guided the members through the intake/pledge process
 
*Introduction of [[big|bigs]] and the individuals who guided the members through the intake/pledge process
*Introduction of selves.
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==Usage==
 
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*[[call]]
 
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*[[pledge]]
 
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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

[‘pro bayt]

Description

A show meant to introduce new members of a Greek organization to the rest of the Greek and wider Northwestern community.

Many traditions at a probate include:

  • Being masked until the end
  • stepping
  • Greeting members of the organization
  • Greeting members of other Greek organizations that are present
  • Introduction of bigs and the individuals who guided the members through the intake/pledge process
  • Introduction of selves

Usage

The term is used primarily in the Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council communities. It is used both in informal and formal contexts as well as in spoken word and written text.

Example Sentences

Are you going to the LTA probate tonight? I want to see their neos.

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