EXAGGERATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Exaggerate.
How to pronounce exaggerate:
US
Exaggerate - as a verb
To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
Example: "Tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious old south' imagery"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplifyhyperbolisehyperbolizemagnifyoverdrawoverstateHypernyms (Closely Related)
misinformmisleadHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments."
"He always exaggerates his problems to get sympathy."
"Don't exaggerate the size of that fish you caught!"
"The news report exaggerated the severity of the storm to attract viewers."
"She exaggerates her skills to impress potential employers."
Word Game Points
Is EXAGGERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exaggerate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXAGGERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is EXAGGERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exaggerate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXAGGERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is EXAGGERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exaggerate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXAGGERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.