to enlarge, to magnify, to loom large
1. to make something appear larger or more important than it actually is; to exaggerate
The media tends to avultar minor incidents.
A mídia tende a avultar incidentes menores.
2. to stand out prominently; to loom or appear large in appearance or importance
The mountain avultava against the sunset.
A montanha avultava contra o pôr do sol.
3. to swell or increase in size or volume
The dough will avultar as it rises.
A massa avultará conforme fermenta.
Related Idioms & Phrases
avultar a importância de algo - to exaggerate the importance of something
avultar proporções - to grow out of proportion
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