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Our class discussed exaggerate during reading time.
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.
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Exaggerate in a sentence
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The report used exaggerate to explain its main point.
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Writers should use exaggerate clearly so readers understand the message.
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What does exaggerate mean?
exaggerate means exaggerate means making something seem more than it is.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to exaggerate?
Overstate is close in meaning to exaggerate in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of exaggerate?
Understate contrasts with exaggerate in this dictionary entry.
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Exaggerate
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WordExaggerate.
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MeaningExaggerate means making something seem more than it is.
ExampleExample: Our class discussed exaggerate during reading time.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ig · zaj · uh · rayt
- Strongest beat
- zaj
- Ending
- rayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zaj.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
understateSay less than is true.
accurateExactly correct description.
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Word family
Exaggerate word family
Base word
exaggerate
adjective
exaggerated
Made to seem too much.
noun
exaggeration
An overstated claim.
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Hint for students
Exaggerate means making something seem more than it is.
Common mix-up
Exaggerate is not the same as understate. Exaggerate means exaggerate means making something seem more than it is.
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