exaggerate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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to regard or represent as larger or greater, more important or more successful, etc, than is true
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(tr) to make greater, more noticeable, etc, than usual
his new clothes exaggerated his awkwardness
Other Word Forms
- exaggeratingly adverb
- exaggeration noun
- exaggerative adjective
- exaggerator noun
- nonexaggerating adjective
- overexaggerate verb
- unexaggerating adjective
Etymology
Origin of exaggerate
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin exaggerātus “heaped up,” past participle of exaggerāre “to heap up,” from ex- ex- 1 + agger “heap” + -āre, infinitive verb suffix
Example Sentences
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The threat from rogue AI is, however, a source of profound disagreement among leading researchers - many of whom feel it is exaggerated.
From BBC
The DeepSeek fears turned out to be exaggerated, as the most advanced models still required significant resources to run.
From Barron's
The DeepSeek fears turned out to be exaggerated, as the most advanced models still required significant resources to run.
From Barron's
Tesla Inc. is set to face off with the California Department of Motor Vehicles over claims that the company has exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology and misled consumers.
From Los Angeles Times
Upbin, who was about to graduate college and had interned at Atlantic Records, offered to be their manager, perhaps exaggerating his experience, he said.
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