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Dramatize

usgb/ˈdræmətaɪz/Volume
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Emotional IntensityPlay
Use 'dramatize' to suggest strong feelings or actions that intensify the situation. SlideHe always dramatizes his travel stories, making them sound like epic adventures.
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Not LiterallyPlay
'Dramatize' often means making things seem more than they really are, not lying. SlideShe tends to dramatize her workload; it's busy, but manageable.
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Understand 'dramatize' is commonly used in a figurative sense, not just for actual plays. SlideDuring the debate, he dramatized the consequences of ignoring climate change.
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