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Examples of proem in a Sentence
the proem promises what the book does not deliver: a totally new interpretation of the French Revolution
Origin and Etymology of proem
Middle English proheme, from Anglo-French proeme, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion, from pro- + oimē song; probably akin to Hittite išamai- song, Sanskrit syati he binds — more at sinew
proem Synonyms
Synonyms
exordium, foreword, intro, preamble, preface, prelude, introduction, prologue (also prolog), prolusionAntonyms
epilogue (also epilog)Related Words
beginning, commencement, initiation, opening, origin, origination, outset, startNear Antonyms
envoi (or envoy), postscript; aftermath; cessation, close, closing, conclusion, end, finale, finish, stop, terminationOther Literature Terms
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