exordize

/ˌɛksˈɔrdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to introduce or begin a formal speech or discourse

“The politician exordized the audience with a powerful opening speech.”

2. verb

to set out or express an intention or plan

“The company exordized a new strategy to increase sales by 20% in the next quarter.”

3. verb

to utter a formal or impressive phrase at the beginning of a speech or writing

“The poet exordized the poem with a beautiful and powerful line.”

Synonyms

  • begin
  • inaugurate
  • introduce

Antonyms

  • conclude
  • terminate