Meaning of the word exaggerate in English

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exaggerate

US /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
UK /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
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Verb

1.

represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is

Example:
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Don't exaggerate; it wasn't that bad.
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