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cinematise

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To adapt (an event or story) for the cinema.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Because of its importance, the director will cinematise the story.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • cinematize history

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cinematize

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: film

History

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