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Exaggerate (Verb)

To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

He tends to exaggerate his accomplishments to impress his friends at parties.
My aunt is known to exaggerate her cooking skills, claiming she can make any dish.
Some travel brochures exaggerate the beauty and tranquility of the resort.
The news report might exaggerate the severity of the weather to increase ratings.
He often exaggerates his stories about his adventurous travels abroad.

Do something to an excessive degree; "He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments to impress her friends.
He exaggerates his athletic abilities just to sound cool.
The politician was accused of exaggerating the economic benefits of the new policy.
The comic book exaggerates the superhero's powers for entertainment value.
The travel brochure exaggerates the beauty of the resort to lure more tourists.