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overstate
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
overstates; overstated; overstating
overstates; overstated; overstating
Learner's definition of OVERSTATE
[+ object]
: to say that (something) is larger or greater than it really is夸大；对…言过其实
- The company overstated revenue [=the company reported more revenue than it actually earned] for the past year.这家公司虚报了去年的收入。
- It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.说本案事关生死有点言过其实。
- It would be difficult to overstate the damage done by the storm. [=the storm did a great amount of damage]这场风暴造成的破坏极为严重。
- The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated. [=tomorrow's test is very important]明天考试的重要性怎么说也不为过。
overstate
verb
over·state ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
Synonyms
Example Sentences
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death. it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!
Recent Examples on the Web Hard to overstate the importance of this game for Oregon State. 
oregonlive, 28 Aug. 2022 The influence of the Bechers on contemporary photography is hard to overstate. Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 The downstream consequences of this policy failure to support families are impossible to overstate. Cassandra Robertson, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 The disruptions of recent years are almost impossible to overstate. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 Aug. 2022 According to the founders, some cat food makers on the market overstate the meat content of their products. Jonathan Keane, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Honestly, having watched the movie myself, both of those scores probably overstate the case for or against. Andy Meek, BGR, 24 July 2022 In announcing Wednesday that the United States was sending four more HIMARS rocket launchers, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III appeared at pains not to overstate their potential. New York Times, 20 July 2022 With software combining dozens of different data streams and then combing through them for insights, the value of data to online retailers is hard to overstate. Chemi Katz, Forbes, 18 July 2022 See More
oregonlive, 28 Aug. 2022 The influence of the Bechers on contemporary photography is hard to overstate. Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 The downstream consequences of this policy failure to support families are impossible to overstate. Cassandra Robertson, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 The disruptions of recent years are almost impossible to overstate. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 Aug. 2022 According to the founders, some cat food makers on the market overstate the meat content of their products. Jonathan Keane, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Honestly, having watched the movie myself, both of those scores probably overstate the case for or against. Andy Meek, BGR, 24 July 2022 In announcing Wednesday that the United States was sending four more HIMARS rocket launchers, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III appeared at pains not to overstate their potential. New York Times, 20 July 2022 With software combining dozens of different data streams and then combing through them for insights, the value of data to online retailers is hard to overstate. Chemi Katz, Forbes, 18 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1792, in the meaning defined above
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