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Third Person
overstates
Present Participle
overstating
Past Tense
overstated
Past Participle
overstated
1
to describe something in a way that makes it seem more important or extreme than it really is
transitive
- The job applicant was cautioned not to overstate their experience on the resume.
- The marketer decided not to overstate the product's features in the advertisement to maintain transparency.
- The news article aimed to present the facts objectively and not overstate the impact of the recent events.
- It's crucial for advertisers not to overstate the benefits of a product to maintain consumer trust.
- In scientific reports, researchers are careful not to overstate the significance of their findings.
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