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Overstate
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Meanings of Overstate
Verb
- To say something is bigger or more important than it really is.
Explanation of the word: Overstate
To overstate means to say something is bigger or more important than it really is. Like if you say, 'I caught a fish this big!' and you hold your hands really far apart, but the fish was actually small.
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Translations for the word: Overstate
hindi
अधिक कहना
adhik kehna
बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर कहना
badha-chadha kar kehna
ज्यादा बताना
zyada batana
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What does 'overstate' mean?
To 'overstate' means to say something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is.
How do you pronounce 'overstate'?
You pronounce 'overstate' like this: oh-ver-stay-t.
What is the origin of the word 'overstate'?
The word 'overstate' comes from the prefix 'over-' meaning too much, and 'state' which means to say or express something.
What is the meaning of 'overstate' in Bengali?
The word 'overstate' in Bengali is 'অতিরঞ্জিত করা' (Atiranjita kara).