exaggerate

Meanings

• verb

  To represent or describe (a situation, person, or thing) as larger, greater, or more important than it really is.

• verb

  To overstate or overemphasize the importance, value, or extent of something.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

belittle , downplay , trivialize , understate

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Synonyms

big up , hyperbolize , overexaggerate , overstate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exaggerate
arrange , change , estrange , arrange , rearrange , strange

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Variants

List of all variants of exaggerate that leads to same result
exaggerate , exaggerated , exaggerates , exaggerating , exaggerative , exaggerator , exaggerators , exaggeratory

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Forms

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exaggerates, exaggerating, exaggerated

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'exaggerare', which means 'to carry out of measure'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that exaggeration can be a powerful tool for storytelling? In fact, many ancient myths and legends contain exaggerated elements to make them more memorable and engaging.

2. The world record for the largest lie detected was a claim that a man could hold his breath underwater for three hours. The man had actually only held his breath for 2 hours and 45 minutes, but the exaggeration made the claim more impressive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hyperbole: A figure of speech in which exaggerated statements are used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

2. Literary Devices: Exaggeration is a literary device used to create vivid imagery, emphasize a point, and entertain the audience.

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Culture

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Exaggeration has been used extensively in literature, art, and comedy to create humor, emphasis, and suspense. For instance, Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' uses exaggerated descriptions to create a comical effect.

How to Memorize "exaggerate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an exaggerated situation, such as a giant elephant in a small room, or a tiny person trying to lift a heavy weight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exaggerate' with words like 'overstate', 'embellish', and 'hyperbole'. Remember, the meaning is to make something seem larger or more important than it really is.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Exaggerate: Excessive Amounts, Greater Than Expected' to help remember the meaning.

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