1. to make something seem larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘exaggerate’

Examples

• She always exaggerates her accomplishments when talking to new people.
• The news report exaggerates the danger of the storm.
• He exaggerates his injuries to get more sympathy.
• The advertisement exaggerates the product’s benefits.
• My grandmother exaggerates every story she tells.
• The movie exaggerates the historical events for dramatic effect.