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dramatize
verb dra·ma·tize \ˈdra-mə-ˌtīz, ˈdrä-\
: to make (a book, an event, etc.) into a play, movie, television show, etc.
: to make a situation seem more important or serious than it really is
: to show (something that might not be noticed) in a clear and effective way
dra·ma·tizeddra·ma·tiz·ing
Full Definition of DRAMATIZE
transitive verb
1
: to adapt (as a novel) for theatrical presentation
2
: to present or represent in a dramatic manner
intransitive verb
1
: to be suitable for dramatization
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First Known Use of DRAMATIZE
1783
DRAMATIZED Defined for Kids
dramatize
verb dra·ma·tize \ˈdra-mə-ˌtīz, ˈdrä-\
dram·a·tizeddram·a·tiz·ing
Definition of DRAMATIZE for Kids
1
: to make into a play, movie, or other show <The TV show dramatized the musician's life.>
2
: to present in a way that attracts attention <The accident dramatized the need for greater safety measures.>
— dra·ma·ti·za·tion \ˌdra-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən, ˌdrä-\ noun
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