verb (used with object), o·ver·stat·ed, o·ver·stat·ing. to state too strongly; exaggerate: to overstate one's position in a controversy.
What is the overstate?
transitive verb. : to state in too strong terms : exaggerate overstated his qualifications.
How do you use overstate?
Meaning: v. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth.
- Don't overstate your case or no one will believe you.
- He tends to overstate his case when talking politics.
- She's very busy so don't overstate the case - just give her the essentials.
- It is easy to overstate the case.
- Don't overstate your case.
