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    overstate
    /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪt/

    verb

    • 1. state too strongly; exaggerate: "I overstated my case to make my point"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOVERSTATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of overstate, a verb that means to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is. Find synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

    • Simplified

      OVERSTATE translate: 把…讲得过分，夸大. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Overstate in Polish

      OVERSTATE translate: wyolbrzymiać, przesadzać z. Learn more...

    • Overstate in Turkish

      overstate translate: mübalağa etmek, abartmak. Learn more in...

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOVERSTATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of overstate, a verb that means to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is. Find synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › overstateOverstate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of overstate, a verb that means to state in too strong terms or exaggerate. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for overstate.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › overstateOVERSTATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Overstate definition: to state too strongly; exaggerate. See examples of OVERSTATE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOVERSTATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of overstate, a verb that means to describe something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and word frequency of overstate.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › overstateOverstate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To overstate is to exaggerate or place too much importance on something. Your parents may overstate the dangers of driving on icy roads to scare you into being extra careful. If you want your brother to help you move some furniture, you might overstate how much your back hurts.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › overstateOverstate - definition of overstate by The Free Dictionary

    Overstate means to state too strongly or exaggerate something. Find the origin, usage, and examples of overstate and its synonyms in this online dictionary.

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