overstate

Meanings

• Verb

  Express or represent (a situation, problem, or feeling) in exaggerated terms.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

understate

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Synonyms

exaggerate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overstate
state , fate , mate , gate

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Variants

List of all variants of overstate that leads to same result
overstate , overstated , overstatement , overstatements , overstates , overstating

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Etymology

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From over + state. Over means 'beyond' or 'more than,' and state means 'condition' or 'circumstance.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'overstate' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. Overstating can be considered a form of lying, but it is often used in a less malicious way to emphasize a point or to create a dramatic effect.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exaggeration: The act of overstating is a type of exaggeration, which is the act of representing something as greater, better, or more extreme than it really is.

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Culture

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Overstate is often used in literature and speech to emphasize a point or to create a dramatic effect. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar,' Brutus overstates the danger posed by Caesar to Rome to justify his assassination.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Over State' to remember that overstate means to express or represent something in an exaggerated way.

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