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Meaning of exaggerate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

exaggerate

Pronunciation:/ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/

verb

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  1. To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

    Example: He said he'd slept with hundreds of girls, but I know he's exaggerating. The real number is about ten.