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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
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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).