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exaggerate in Dutch

exaggerate in Dutch is overdrijven — exaggerate means to make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.

exaggerate in Dutch

overdrijven
verb
To overstate, to describe more than the fact.

What does "exaggerate" mean?

  1. verb To make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
    "He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point."
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exaggerate in a sentence

  • He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point.
  • Don't exaggerate your symptoms to the doctor — just describe them plainly.

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What is "exaggerate" in Dutch?

"exaggerate" in Dutch is overdrijven. exaggerate means: To make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.

How do you use "exaggerate" in a sentence?

Example: "He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point." In Dutch, "exaggerate" is overdrijven.

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