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exaggerate in Indonesian

exaggerate in Indonesian is melebih-lebihkan, membesar-besarkan — exaggerate means to make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.

exaggerate in Indonesian

melebih-lebihkan
verb
To overstate, to describe more than the fact.
membesar-besarkan
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 Indonesian?

"exaggerate" in Indonesian is melebih-lebihkan, membesar-besarkan. 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 Indonesian, "exaggerate" is melebih-lebihkan, membesar-besarkan.

Are there other ways to say "exaggerate" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "exaggerate": melebih-lebihkan, membesar-besarkan.

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