dramatize

Elementary

/ˈdræməˌtaɪz/

verb
To make something seem more exciting or important

dramatize in a sentence

  • “He dramatized his story to impress his friends.”
  • “The movie dramatizes her early life.”
  • “The book is dramatized in a new play.”
  • “I know I tend to dramatize things but it really was awful.”

What does “dramatize” mean?

dramatize (verb) means to make something seem more exciting or important. It is pronounced /ˈdræməˌtaɪz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dramatize" mean?
dramatize (verb) means: To make something seem more exciting or important
How do you pronounce "dramatize"?
"dramatize" is pronounced /ˈdræməˌtaɪz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dramatize" in a sentence?
Here is "dramatize" used in a sentence: He dramatized his story to impress his friends.

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