Question

which word means the opposite of \downplays\?
appreciates
participates
observes
exaggerates

Explanation:

To find the opposite of "downplays" (which means to make something seem less important), we analyze each option:

• "appreciates" means to value, not the opposite of downplaying.
• "participates" means to take part, irrelevant to downplaying's opposite.
• "observes" means to watch, not related.
• "exaggerates" means to make something seem more important, which is the opposite of downplaying.

Answer:

D. exaggerates