overstate

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪt/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/

  1. To describe or represent something in a way that is exaggerated or more important than it actually is.

    1. He tends to overstate his role in the project success.
    2. The media often overstate the dangers of new technology.

Synonyms

embroider overemphasize dramatize magnify exaggerate
overstate transitive-verb

  1. To say something is bigger or more important than it is.

    1. Don't overstate the value of old toys to children.
    2. The report may overstate the company's actual financial losses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "overstate" is /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪt/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overstate": embroider, overemphasize, dramatize, magnify, exaggerate.

Example usage of "overstate": "He tends to overstate his role in the project success.". More examples on the page.