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Third Person
exaggerates
Present Participle
exaggerating
Past Tense
exaggerated
Past Participle
exaggerated
1
to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is
transitive
- She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments on her resume to make herself stand out.
- His storytelling is entertaining, but he has a tendency to exaggerate the details for dramatic effect.
- Don't believe everything he says; he has a habit of exaggerating the challenges he faces.
- The fisherman couldn't help but exaggerate the size of the fish he caught, turning a regular catch into an epic tale.
- The comedian's humor often stems from his ability to exaggerate everyday situations and make them seem absurd.
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2
to make one's physical features or body parts more noticeable with clothing, products, or accessories
- He wears a large hat to exaggerate his height.
- The high collar exaggerates the length of his neck.
- She exaggerated her waist with a tight belt to create an hourglass shape.
- The high heels exaggerate the length of her legs.
- He exaggerated his height with platform shoes.