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dubbed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdəbd// UK //dˈʌbd// dubbed

v. to give a person or thing a nickname. It also means to replace the original voices in a movie with voices in a different language.

v. to provide a film or television programme with a new soundtrack in a different language; to give an unofficial name or nickname to someone or something. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The movie was dubbed into Spanish for the local audience.

CONTEXTUAL

Because he was always late for meetings, his colleagues dubbed him 'The Ghost' behind his back.

COMPLEX

While purists often prefer subtitles to preserve the original performance, many international markets rely on high-quality dubbed versions to make foreign cinema accessible to a broader domestic audience.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive. When used for naming, it often follows the pattern 'dubbed [object] [nickname]'.

Pitfall

The film was dubbed to French.The film was dubbed into French.When referring to language translation in media, the verb 'dub' takes the preposition 'into' rather than 'to'.

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