cinematize

cinematize
/sin"euh meuh tuyz'/, v.t., v.i., cinematized, cinematizing.
1. to adapt (a novel, play, etc.) for motion pictures.
2. Chiefly Brit. cinematograph (def. 3).
Also, esp. Brit., cinematise.
[CINEMA + (DRAMA)TIZE]

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