ex·ag·ger·ate [ ig zájjə ràyt ](past and past participleex·ag·ger·at·ed, present participleex·ag·ger·at·ing, 3rd person present singularex·ag·ger·ates)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb overstate something: to state that something is better, worse, larger, more common, or more important than is true or usual
2. transitive verb make more noticeable: to make something appear more noticeable or prominent than is usual or desirable
[Mid-16th century. < Latin exaggerat-, past participle of exaggerare "heap up" < agger "heap" < gerere "carry"]
