Dramatize and Pretend

Dramatize

Dramatize verb - Put into dramatic form.

Pretend and dramatize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretend" instead a verb "Dramatize".

Pretend

Pretend verb - To take on a false or deceptive appearance.

Dramatize and pretend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dramatize" instead a verb "Pretend".

Common collocations

story dramatize story pretend story
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