dramatize
/ˈdræmətaɪz/
dra · ma · tize
ˈdræ · mə · taɪz
English Definition
v. exaggerate theatricalize emphasize
Significado en Español
dramatizar, exagerar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kịch tính hóa, phóng đại
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Example Sentence
The director decided to dramatize the historical events.
导演决定将历史事件戏剧化。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
drama (drama) + tize → dramatize
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “dramatize”.
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A
Exaggerate
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B
Simplify
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C
Ignore
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D
Diminish
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A — Exaggerate.
“dramatize” means v. exaggerate theatricalize emphasize
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
He tends to ______ every minor illness as though it were a terrible disaster.
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A
downplay
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B
understate
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C
ignore
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D
dramatize
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D — dramatize.
“dramatize” means v. exaggerate theatricalize emphasize
Common questions about “dramatize”
What does “dramatize” mean?
dramatize — v. exaggerate theatricalize emphasize. In Chinese: 戏剧化；夸张.
How do you pronounce “dramatize”?
dramatize is pronounced /ˈdræmətaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dra · ma · tize.
How do you use “dramatize” in a sentence?
The director decided to dramatize the historical events. (导演决定将历史事件戏剧化。)
What are synonyms for “dramatize”?
exaggerate, overstate — all close in meaning to dramatize (v. exaggerate theatricalize emphasize).
Is “dramatize” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dramatize appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dramatize”?
drama (drama) + tize → dramatize
