overstate
intermediateB2/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪt/ · o-ver-state
To state or express something in a way that exaggerates its importance or truth.
Meanings
To state or express something in a way that exaggerates its importance or truth.
کسی چیز کی اہمیت یا حقیقت کو بڑھا چڑھا کر بیان کرنا۔
بڑھانا
barhana
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- overstate the importance
- overstate the facts
- overstate the benefits
Example Sentences
He tends to overstate his achievements during interviews.
وہ انٹرویوز کے دوران اپنی کامیابیوں کو بڑھا چڑھا کر بیان کرتا ہے۔
Woh interviews ke doran apni kamiyabiyon ko barha chadha kar bayan karta hai.
It is unprofessional to overstate the benefits of the product.
مصنوعات کے فوائد کو بڑھا چڑھا کر بیان کرنا غیر پیشہ ورانہ ہے۔
Masnoo'at ke faidaat ko barha chadha kar bayan karna ghair peshewarana hai.
The article tends to overstate the impacts of the policy changes.
یہ مضمون پالیسی تبدیلیوں کے اثرات کو بڑھا چڑھا کر بیان کرتا ہے۔
Yeh maqaala policy tabdeeliyon ke asraat ko barha chadha kar bayan karta hai.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a hyperbolic image that represents a statement being stretched.
Picture a balloon being inflated beyond its limits.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کس کو حالت سے زاریت کا حال بتائیں ہم، اور کس کو دل کی اپنی بات کہی جائے گی؟
Kis ko haalat se zaaritat ka haal batain hum, Aur kis ko dil ki apni baat kahi jaaye gi?
To whom should I tell of my pitiful state, And to whom shall I speak my heart's true tale?
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو پنساری ہے وہی کڑوا بھی ہوگا
Jo pansari hai wahi karwa bhi hoga
The one who sells bitter herbs will also have bitter taste.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "overstate" — to state excessively
First known use: 17th century
The term 'overstate' emerged in English in the 17th century, combining the prefix 'over-' (indicating excess) with 'state'.