overstate
/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/
o · ver · state
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈsteɪt
English Definition
v. to say something in a way that makes it seem more important than it is
Significado en Español
exagerar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phóng đại
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “overstate”:
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A
exaggerate
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B
understate
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C
minimize
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D
downplay
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A — exaggerate.
“overstate” means v. to say something in a way that makes it seem more important than it is
Common questions about “overstate”
What does “overstate” mean?
overstate — v. to say something in a way that makes it seem more important than it is. In Chinese: 夸大.
How do you pronounce “overstate”?
overstate is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · state.
Is “overstate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. overstate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
