prologise
/prologise/
Definition
Verb: To write or speak a prologue; to provide an introductory section or remarks to a longer work, such as a play, book, or poem.
Usage and Examples
The verb "prologise" describes the specific action of composing or delivering a prologue. * The playwright was asked to prologise before the opening night performance. * In his introduction, the author chose to prologise, setting the historical context for the novel. * She prologised eloquently, capturing the audience's attention before the main event began.
Advanced Usage
- To prologise for/on behalf of: To deliver an introductory speech representing another person or group.
- The director asked her assistant to prologise on behalf of the entire production team.
Variants and Related Words
- Prologue (n): The introductory section of a literary or dramatic work.
- Prologize (v): An alternative, chiefly American English, spelling of "prologise".
- Prologuize (v): A less common variant with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Introduce: To present or make preliminary remarks.
- Pref ace: To provide an introductory statement.
- Prelude: To serve as an introduction to (more commonly used as a noun).
Antonyms
- Epilogise/Epilogize (v): To write or speak an epilogue (a concluding section).
- Conclude: To bring to an end.
Verb
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write or speak a prologue
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