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The author chose to fictionalize her childhood memory.
What does Fictionalize mean?
to turn something real into fiction
Dictionary definition
To turn real events, people, or details into a fictional story.
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The film fictionalized parts of the true event.
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Writers may fictionalize history by changing names, scenes, or conversations.
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Fictionalize
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fik · shuh · nuh · lyz · strongest beat: fik
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WordFictionalize.
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MeaningFictionalize means to turn something real into fiction.
ExampleExample: The author chose to fictionalize her childhood memory.
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4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fik · shuh · nuh · lyz
- Strongest beat
- fik
- Ending
- lyz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fik.
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Synonyms
Words like Fictionalize
dramatizeTo present events in a dramatic form.
inventTo create something from imagination.
Antonyms
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documentTo record facts or events.
report factuallyTo present information as fact.
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Fictionalize word family
Base word
fictionalize
verb
fictionalized
Turned into fiction.
verb
fictionalization
The act of turning into fiction.
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