What does protagonize mean?
Protagonize means (transitive) To set up as the protagonist, or most significant character or entity..
Protagonize
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To set up as the protagonist, or most significant character or entity..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To set up as the protagonist, or most significant character or entity.
- (transitive) To be the protagonist, or most significant character or entity (of a literary work, etc.).
Example Sentences
Our project should be to protagonize ourselves, and yet, that project presents certain problems.
Self-protagonizing does not mean putting self first, nor maximizing self-gain. Rather, it expresses a certain sense of freedom […]
For the sake of convenience, the name “Ernesto [Guevara]” will refer to the young medical student who protagonizes The Motorcycle Diaries (henceforth, Motorcycle Diaries).
Synonyms for protagonize
Antonyms for protagonize
Related Words
Word Forms
- protagonizes
- protagonizing
- protagonized
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the opposite of protagonize?
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How do you use protagonize in a sentence?
Our project should be to protagonize ourselves, and yet, that project presents certain problems.
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