cinematize
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cin·e·ma·tize
(sĭn′ə-mə-tīz′)tr.v. cin·e·ma·tized, cin·e·ma·tiz·ing, cin·e·ma·tiz·es
To adapt (a novel or a play, for example) for film or movies.
cin′e·mat′i·za′tion (-măt′ĭ-zā′shən) n.
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cinematize
(ˈsɪnəməˌtaɪz) orcinematise
vb (tr)
(Film) to adapt (a novel or play) for cinema
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cin•e•ma•tize
(ˈsɪn ə məˌtaɪz)v.t. -tized, -tiz•ing.
to adapt (a novel, play, etc.) for motion pictures.
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Verb 1. cinematize - make a film of or adopt so as to make into a film; "cinematize history"
film - record in film; "The coronation was filmed"
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