overstate in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Overstate: to exaggerate or present something as more significant or important than it actually is.
Crossword clues for overstate
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "overstate".
- To describe something as more important than it is.
- To inflate the significance of a situation or fact.
- To make something seem greater than its true value.
- To amplify a claim beyond its actual merit.
- To embellish a story with excessive detail or impact.
Overstate sentence examples
- It's easy to overstate the importance of a single moment in our lives.
- The politician tended to overstate the achievements of his administration during the speech.
- Critics argue that the media often overstates the impact of celebrity culture on youth.
- In her enthusiasm, she might overstate the benefits of the new policy to gain support.
- He didn't want to overstate his experience, but he had worked in the field for over a decade.