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DRAMATISES Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word dramatises. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word dramatises. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DRAMATISES

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depicts
verbv
verb

• show in, or as in, a picture

• give a description of

• make a portrait of

dramatizes
verbv
verb

• put into dramatic form

• represent something in a dramatic manner

• add details to

embodies
verbv
verb

• represent in bodily form

• represent, as of a character on stage

• represent or express something abstract in tangible form

enacts
verbv
verb

• order by virtue of superior authority; decree

• act out; represent or perform as if in a play

exhibits
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

• something shown to the public

verb

• show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

• to show, make visible or apparent

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• walk ostentatiously

expresses
verbv
noun

• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

• rapid transport of goods

adverb

• by express

adjective satellite

• not tacit or implied

• without unnecessary stops

verb

• give expression to

• articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

• serve as a means for expressing something

• indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

• manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

• obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

• send by rapid transport or special messenger service

illustrates
verbv
verb

• clarify by giving an example of

• depict with an illustration

• supply with illustrations

performs
verbv
verb

• carry out or perform an action

• perform a function

• give a performance (of something)

• get (something) done

portrays
verbv
verb

• portray in words

• make a portrait of

• assume or act the character of

• represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

presents
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

• being or existing in a specified place

noun

• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

• something presented as a gift

• a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• bring forward and present to the mind

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• hand over formally

• offer for others to consider

• give, especially as an honor or reward

• give as a present; make a gift of

• deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

• cause to come to know personally

• represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

• present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

represents
verbv
verb

• take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• be representative or typical for

• be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

• serve as a means of expressing something

• be typical of

• form or compose

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• create an image or likeness of

• play a role or part

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

• point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

• bring forward and present to the mind

• to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

shows
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment

• something intended to communicate a particular impression

• pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression

verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

• provide evidence for

• make visible or noticeable

• show in, or as in, a picture

• give expression to

• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

• be or become visible or noticeable

• indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

• give evidence of, as of records

• take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

• finish third or better in a horse or dog race

stages
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any distinct time period in a sequence of events

• a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

• a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience

• the theater as a profession (usually `the stage')

• a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns

• a section or portion of a journey or course

• any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something

• a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination

verb

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• plan, organize, and carry out (an event)

dramatize
verbv
verb

• put into dramatic form

• represent something in a dramatic manner

• add details to

adopt
verbv
verb

• choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

• take up and practice as one's own

• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• take into one's family

• put into dramatic form

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

aggrandise
verbv
verb

• add details to

aggrandize
verbv
verb

• add details to

embellish
verbv
verb

• add details to

• be beautiful to look at

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• make more beautiful

embroider
verbv
verb

• decorate with needlework

• add details to

lard
nounn
noun

• soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog

verb

• prepare or cook with lard

• add details to

Best Hypernyms For DRAMATISES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dramatises, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
amplify compose exaggerate hyperbolise hyperbolize indite magnify overdraw overstate pen represent write characterizes depicts exhibits illustrates portrays presents represents shows

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