exagerate

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or describe (a situation, idea, or feeling) in an exaggerated way.

  - "He exaggerated the importance of the small mistake."
  - "She exaggerated her symptoms to get attention."
  - "The salesperson exaggerated the benefits of the product."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exagerate
stagnate , contemplate , venerate

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Variants

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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', meaning 'to carry out of measure, to increase beyond due measure'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'exaggerate' contains the word 'agitate', which means 'to stir up'.

2. Exaggeration is a common technique used in advertising to make products seem better than they really are.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hyperbole: A figure of speech in which an exaggerated statement is used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally.

2. Literary Device: A technique used by writers to add depth and meaning to their writing, such as metaphor, simile, and personification.

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Culture

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Exaggeration is a common literary device used in various forms of literature, such as satire, comedy, and even serious works to emphasize a point or create a dramatic effect. It has also been used in art and music, such as in caricatures and exaggerated musical styles.

How to Memorize "exagerate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is telling a story and emphasizing a point by exaggerating it. Visualize the person's body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions to help remember the meaning of 'exaggerate'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exaggerate' with the idea of 'carrying something beyond due measure'. For example, imagine a bucket that is already full and someone trying to pour more water into it, spilling over the sides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'E X A G E R A T E' to remember the meaning of 'exaggerate'. E for 'emphasize', X for 'carry beyond', A for 'amount', G for 'greater', E for 'emphasize again', R for 'represent', and A for 'above normal'.

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