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Exaggerate Meaning for Kids

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What Does Exaggerate Mean?

Verb

  • To make something sound bigger or more important than it really is.
  • To tell a story in a way that makes it more exciting than it really happened.

Exaggerate — Full Explanation

Exaggerate means to make something sound bigger or more important than it really is. Like if you say, 'I saw a fish this big!' and you hold your hands really far apart, but the fish was actually small.

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Exaggerate Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
अतिशयोक्ति करना

atishayokti karna

बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर कहना

badha-chadha kar kehna

ज्यादा बताना

zyada batana

kannada
ಅತಿಶಯ (Atishaya)

Atishaya

ಹೆಚ್ಚುಮಟ್ಟಿಗೆ (Hechchumattige)

Hechchumattige

ಅತಿಯಾಗಿ (Atiyagi)

Atiyagi

bengali
বাড়িয়ে বলা

bariye bola

বাড়িয়ে বলা

bariye bola

অতিরঞ্জিত করা

otiranjit kora

Exaggerate Synonyms

big up hyperbolize

Exaggerate Antonyms

belittle downplay

Exaggerate in Sentences

  • Sometimes, we exaggerate when we tell stories.
  • He said he saw a giant fish, but he might be exaggerating.
  • When I say I can jump to the moon, I am just exaggerating.
  • She exaggerates how much candy she eats.
  • It's fun to exaggerate when we play pretend.

Exaggerate Story for Kids

The Magic of Exaggeration in Storytelling

Have you ever heard a tale so big, it seemed like a giant's story? That’s what we call exaggerating! It’s when we make things sound way more exciting than they really are. Like saying your pet goldfish can swim faster than a rocket!

The Role of Imagination

In the world of imagination, exaggeration makes stories fun. But remember, it’s important to tell the truth too. So, next time you share a story, think about how you can sprinkle in some fun without making it too big!

Just like Sowmya Rajendran shows us, there's magic in storytelling, but the best tales are those with a sprinkle of honesty!

Frequently Asked Questions About Exaggerate

What does 'exaggerate' mean?
To exaggerate means to make something seem bigger, better, or more important than it really is.
How do you pronounce 'exaggerate'?
You pronounce 'exaggerate' like this: ig-zaj-uh-rayt.
What is the origin of the word 'exaggerate'?
The word 'exaggerate' comes from the Latin word 'exaggerare', which means to heap up or increase.
What is the meaning of 'exaggerate' in Bengali?
The word 'exaggerate' in Bengali is 'অতিরঞ্জিত করা' (Atiranjita kara).

Facts & Quotes About Exaggerate

Fact: Exaggerating means making something sound bigger or more important than it really is! Like saying, 'I caught a fish this big!' with your arms wide open!
Proverb: A little exaggeration can make a story more fun!
Quote: "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." - Oscar Wilde