Simple meaning
What does Exaggerate mean?
Exaggerate means making something seem more than it is.
Dictionary definition
To describe something as bigger, better, or worse than it really is.
Example sentences
Exaggerate in a sentence
easy
Our class discussed exaggerate during reading time.
medium
The report used exaggerate to explain its main point.
hard
Writers should use exaggerate clearly so readers understand the message.
Synonyms
Words like Exaggerate
overstateSay more than is accurate.
stretchInformal way to mean exaggerate.
Antonyms
Opposite words
understateSay less than is true.
accurateExactly correct description.
Word family
Exaggerate word family
Base word
exaggerate
adjective
exaggerated
Made to seem too much.
noun
exaggeration
An overstated claim.
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What does exaggerate mean?
exaggerate means exaggerate means making something seem more than it is.
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