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dramatise

/ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

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verb

/ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/B2formalbritishart
  • ruГлагол, означающий адаптировать историю или событие в драматическую форму, такую как пьеса или фильм, или преувеличивать ситуацию для достижения эффекта.

A verb meaning to adapt a story or event into a dramatic form, such as a play or film, or to exaggerate a situation for effect.

  1. Adapt for performanceB2formal

    To adapt a story, event, or text into a dramatic form suitable for theater, film, or television.

    ruИнсценировать

    • The novel was dramatised for a television series.
    • She dramatised the historical event for the stage.
    • The playwright dramatised the folk tale for a school play.

    Synonymsadaptpresentput onstage

  2. Exaggerate or overstateB2informal

    To present something in an exaggerated or overly emotional way, making it seem more exciting or important than it is.

    ruПреувеличивать

    • He tends to dramatise minor problems into major crises.
    • She dramatised her story to make it more interesting.
    • Don't dramatise the situation; it's not that serious.

    Synonymsamplifyembellishexaggeratehyperbolizeinflateoverdooveremphasizeoverplayoverstate

    Antonymsde-emphasizedownplayminimizeunderstate

  3. Add dramatic detailsB2informal

    To embellish a story or account with vivid or exciting details to capture attention.

    ruДраматизировать

    • The reporter dramatised the event to boost ratings.
    • He dramatised his travel adventures with colorful descriptions.
    • She dramatised the simple anecdote for the audience.

    Synonymsamplifycolorelaborateembellishembroiderexaggeratehyperbolizeinflateoverstate

    Antonymsdownplayminimizeunderstate

Forms
  • dramatised past participle
  • dramatised past simple
  • dramatising present participle
  • dramatises third person singular