Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

These figures have been greatly exaggerated.

magnified

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence is magnified.

• Exaggerated means to make something seem larger or more important than it really is.
• Magnified means to make something seem larger or more important than it really is, especially by using a magnifying glass.

The other words are not as appropriate synonyms for exaggerated.

• Understated means to make something seem smaller or less important than it really is.
• Belitled means to make something seem unimportant or worthless.
• Ignore means to pay no attention to something.