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dramatise

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈdræmətaɪz//

KK: /ˈdræməˌtaɪz/

verb
Definition

To present a story or situation in a dramatic way, often by acting it out or making it more exciting.


Example

The teacher decided to dramatise the historical event to make it more engaging for the students.


Tense Forms

Past: dramatized

Past Participle: dramatized


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the play last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was great! I loved how they dramatise the emotions.
Sloth A
I know, right? The way they portrayed the characters was so intense.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really made the story come alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
act
perform
enact
Antonyms
understate
minimize
diminish
Root Explanation

**Dramatise** → It is formed from "drama" (from Greek "drama", meaning action or play) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "dramatise" means to make something into a drama or to present it in a dramatic form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drama' as an action or play, and remember that to 'dramatise' means to make something into a dramatic presentation.

Visually Confused Words
ramate
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