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- pronunciation:
- ihg
zae
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reIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exaggerates, exaggerating, exaggerated |
| definition 1: |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable.
She exaggerated the size of the snake she found.- antonyms:
- minimize
- similar words:
- magnify
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| definition 2: |
to make seem larger or greater.
The tall hat exaggerates his height.- synonyms:
- magnify
- antonyms:
- minimize
- similar words:
- bloat, blow up, boost, emphasize, swell
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| related words: |
amplify, distort, embroider, glorify, overdo |
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| derivations: |
exaggeratingly (adv.), exaggerator (n.) |
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