overstate
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/ˈoʊvərˌsteɪt/
/ˌəʊvəˈsteɪt/
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Definition (English)
To say or believe that something is larger, more important, or more serious than it really is.
Example Sentences
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It is easy to overstate the importance of this discovery.Bu keşfin önemini abartmak kolaydır.
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Don't overstate your achievements; be honest about your skills.Başarılarını abartma; becerilerin konusunda dürüst ol.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
overstate
/ˈoʊvərˌsteɪt/
Past
overstated
/ˈoʊvərˌsteɪtɪd/
Participle
overstated
/ˈoʊvərˌsteɪtɪd/
Spelling rule
Ends in ‑e: add ‑doverstate → overstated
Fiil -e ile bittiği için sonuna yalnızca -d eklenir.
Same rule: love → loved · live → lived · use → used
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil /t/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. overstated /ˈoʊvərˌsteɪtɪd/
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
overstate the importanceoverstate the problemoverstate the factsoverstate one's caseoverstate the impact