EXAGGERATES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

exaggerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of exaggerate

as in enhances

to add to the interest of by including made-up details the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures

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as in overstates

to describe or express in too strong terms it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam

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Recent Examples of exaggerates The best place to start is a sporting culture that exaggerates accomplishments and rewards capitalistic success before the sporting variety. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 One sure focus is the rampant grade inflation that exaggerates student achievement and has made graduating high school close to meaningless as an indicator of college preparedness. — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 Drama hides a hero’s flaws; comedy exaggerates it. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 June 2026 Tristan Baker, head of performance at Go Perform, an athletics performance and coaching facility, and a former strength and conditioning coach at Reading, believes a still photograph exaggerates how unstable the movement appears. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Perry has recently favored footwear that exaggerates a familiar evening shape. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026 The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

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The reduced warping really enhances the display's look and feel.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
His World Cup narrative, including the symbolic passing of the torch from Messi, further enhances his commercial value.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of enhances

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That history still colors how the company talks, less like a supplement label and more like a couple of people who have been through it.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026
This four-part series was made by people who love Burning Man, which definitely colors the doc — but at least the first episode shows the place off pretty well.

— David Pierce, The Verge, 11 July 2026

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Her direction here wisely emphasizes the actors, and possibly overdoes it with the mirrors — lotta symbolically reflective surfaces and isolating frames within frames — but there’s never the sensation that the person behind the camera is winging it.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Alexander’s staging occasionally overdoes the comic exuberance.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Definition of overdoes

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As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of expands

Verb

The material also embellishes the interior, where the center armrest, speaker covers, window buttons, and gear shift are among the areas of application.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
It’s also been cited as what’s wrong with basketball, as he’s been labeled a player who embellishes contact, resulting in opportunities at the free-throw line.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 May 2026

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