exaggerates

verb

Definition of exaggeratesnext
present tense third-person singular of exaggerate
1
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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2
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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  1. enhances
  2. expands
  3. magnifies
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  • Additionally, most of the fabrics are made with Spanish cotton, which further enhances sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint of transportation, as Evlox’s factory is located less than 700 km from the cotton producer.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This feature significantly enhances both security and regulatory compliance.
    Danny Hayes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of enhances
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  • The movement vocabulary—rooted in popping, locking, and krump—expands into novel images, clear in form but ambiguous in meaning and emotional impact.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new law expands coverage to employers with ten or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 25 employees, significantly broadening its scope.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expands
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  • The absence of risk magnifies this defect in signal quality.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Startup leaders often believe higher revenues will fix any issues, but scaling too fast, without profitability, magnifies losses and accelerates failure.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of magnifies
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