overstate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERSTATE
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to say that (something) is larger or greater than it really is
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The company overstated revenue [=the company reported more revenue than it actually earned] for the past year.
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It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
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It would be difficult to overstate the damage done by the storm. [=the storm did a great amount of damage]
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The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated. [=tomorrow's test is very important]
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an overstatement of profits
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It's not an overstatement to say that he'll eat anything.
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He is often given to overstatement.
