dramatize
|dra/ma/tize|
B2
/ˈdræməˌtaɪz/
Adapt or exaggerate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dramatize' originates from the Greek word 'drama,' meaning 'action' or 'deed.'
Historical Evolution
'drama' transformed into the French word 'drame,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dramatize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to act out a story,' but over time it evolved to include exaggerating events.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to adapt a story or event into a dramatic form, such as a play or film.
The novel was dramatized for television.
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Verb 2
to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is.
She tends to dramatize minor issues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41