Meaning & use
exaggerate
To describe something as larger, better, or worse than it actually is.
See it in a sentence
He tends to exaggerate his role in the project whenever he tells the story.
Do not exaggerate the risks just to convince them to change their plans.
A note on using this word
Exaggerate is often used lightly about harmless storytelling, but it can also carry a critical tone when applied to dishonesty.
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