Exaggerate
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Non-literal Usage
Often used non-literally for humorous or dramatic effect. He claimed he waited for hours, but he tends to exaggerate.
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Emotional Context
Used to express strong feelings rather than factual accuracy. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse — don't take it literally, I'm exaggerating.
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Cultural Perception
Be aware some cultures may not understand or appreciate exaggeration. In some cultures, saying a bag weighs a ton might be taken seriously.