dram·a·tize also Brit dram·a·tise /ˈdræməˌtaɪz/ verb
dram·a·tiz·es; dram·a·tized; dram·a·tiz·ing [+ obj] 1 : to make (a book, an event, etc.) into a play, movie, television show, etc.
▪ The movie dramatizes her early life. ▪ The book is dramatized in a new play. 2 : to make a situation seem more important or serious than it really is
▪ I know I tend to dramatize things but it really was awful. 3 : to show (something that might not be noticed) in a clear and effective way
▪ She cited a series of statistics to dramatize the seriousness of the problem. ▪ This tragedy dramatizes the need for improvements in highway safety.
▪ 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.
▪ She cited a series of statistics to dramatize the seriousness of the problem. ▪ This tragedy dramatizes the need for improvements in highway safety.
— dram·a·ti·za·tion also Brit dram·a·ti·sa·tion /ˌdræmətəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌdræməˌtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun, plural dram·a·ti·za·tions
[count] — often + of ▪ a radio dramatization of the novel ▪ The TV show included many dramatizations of actual events.
[noncount] ▪ The novel is not fit for dramatization.
[count] — often + of ▪ a radio dramatization of the novel ▪ The TV show included many dramatizations of actual events.
[noncount] ▪ The novel is not fit for dramatization.
