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

These figures have been greatly exaggerated. 

"The correct answer is option 2) magnified.

Key Points

• The word "exaggerated" means to overstate or overemphasize something.
• The question asks for a synonym, which means a word with a similar meaning.
• Out of the given options, "magnified" is the closest in meaning to "exaggerated."

 Additional Information

• "Understated" means to downplay or make something seem less important than it actually is.
• "Belittled" means to make someone or something seem unimportant or inferior.
• "Ignore" means to pay no attention to something or someone.
• It's important to choose the correct synonym in order to accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence."