Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overstate
verb
/oʊ.vərˈsteɪt/
Definition
To express something in a way that exaggerates its importance or size.
Examples
- He tends to overstate his accomplishments during interviews.
- Don’t overstate the risks involved with this investment.
- She overstates her opinions to get attention in discussions.
Meaning
When someone overstates, they make something seem greater or more significant than it actually is.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- embellish
- magnify
- inflate
- hyperbolize
