Exagerate or exaggerate

Did you mean “exaggerate”?

INCORRECT
Exagerate
CORRECT
Exaggerate

Exaggerate

Verb

Definition:

Represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is

Examples:

  1. He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains
  2. Claims of turmoil within the firm are greatly exaggerated
  3. I couldn't sleep for three days—I'm not exaggerating

Synonyms:

  • Overstate
  • Overemphasize
  • Overstress
  • Overestimate

FAQ's

Is it exagerate or exaggerate?

The correct word is exaggerate

How to pronounce exaggerate?
What does exaggerate mean?
Error