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Exaggerate

/ɪˈɡzædʒəˌreɪt/
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(verb) To overstate, to describe more than the fact.

It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of education.
Don't take it literally. He is inclined to exaggerate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Please don't ____ the truth we need an honest and accurate report of what happened.

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