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novelise

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈnɒv.əlaɪz/

KK: /ˈnɒv.əl.aɪz/

verb
Definition

To change something into a story or book, especially a fictional one.


Example

The author decided to novelise her experiences into a captivating story.


Tense Forms

Past: novelised

Past Participle: novelised


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how authors novelise their experiences?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how they turn real-life events into stories.
Sloth A
I wonder if I could novelise my travel adventures someday.
Sloth B
You definitely should! That would make a great book.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adapt
fictionalize
transform
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
disregard
Root Explanation

Novelise → It is formed from "novel" (from Latin *novus*, meaning new) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "novelise" means to make something new or to adapt a story into a new form, particularly in literature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'new' ('novus') and remember that 'novelise' means to make something new or adapt it into a new form.

Visually Confused Words
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