overstate
|o-ver-state|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈsteɪt/
exaggerate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overstate' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'state' meaning 'to express or declare'.
Historical Evolution
'overstate' evolved from the combination of 'over-' and 'state' in Middle English, maintaining its meaning of exaggeration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to declare excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to express or describe something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is.
He tends to overstate his achievements.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40