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proem

/ˈprəʊ.ɛm/

/ˈproʊ.ɛm/

proemnoun

proems

/ˈprəʊ.ɛm/

/ˈproʊ.ɛm/

Translations

The proem of the book sets the stage for the story.

Введение книги задает тон для истории.

In the proem, the author explains the purpose of the work.

В предисловии автор объясняет цель работы.

Additional translations

Definitions

An introductory part of a book, speech, or other text; a preface or preamble.

The proem of the novel set the stage for the unfolding drama.

A short introductory poem or verse that precedes a longer literary work.

The epic opens with a brief proem invoking the muse.

Synonyms

proemverb

proemed

Past Simple

proemed

Past Participle

proeming

Gerund

/ˈprəʊɛm/

/ˈproʊɛm/

Archaic; used transitively or intransitively to mean ‘to preface’ or ‘introduce’.

Definitions

To preface or introduce (a speech, text, etc.) with preliminary remarks.

He proemed his lecture with a concise overview of the historical context.