Exaggerates is a term used to describe the act of making something appear larger or more important than it actually is. This can be done in various ways, such as inflating, padding, laying it on, stretching, overstating, and drawing the longbow. Inflating is the act of making something appear bigger than it actually is, while padding is the act of adding extra details to make something seem more impressive. Laying it on is the act of emphasizing something to an excessive degree, while stretching is the act of making something appear longer than it actually is. Overstating is the act of making something appear more significant than it actually is, and drawing the longbow is the act of making an exaggerated comparison. All of these terms are related to the act of exaggerating, which is the act of making something appear larger or more important than it actually is.