What does "novelize" mean?

To adapt something to a fictional form, especially to adapt into a novel.

What is a synonym for "novelize"?

Common synonyms include: allegorize, author, coauthor, collaborate, compose, dash off.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To adapt something to a fictional form, especially to adapt into a novel.
"Herbert was able to novelize his experiences as a soldier into a compelling action drama."
2
convert into the form or the style of a novel wordnet
3
To innovate. dated
"[…] the novelizing spirit of man lives by variety, and the new faces of things."

"Herbert was able to novelize his experiences as a soldier into a compelling action drama."

From novel + -ize.

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