overstate
verb (used with object)
to state too strongly; exaggerate.
had overstated
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past perfectof overstate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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American company Verra found that dozens of their rice-methane projects run by Chinese firms had overstated emissions cuts or failed to implement promised practices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
The lawsuit filed by a Boston-based pension fund claimed that Ericsson had overstated the extent to which it had eliminated the use of bribes after it settled corruption allegations made by the U.S.
From Reuters ● May 24, 2023
Some scientists questioned that study, arguing that it had overstated where all these new forests could be planted.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2022
One piece of evidence she cited was Mr. Weisselberg’s admission that the company had overstated the value of Mr. Trump’s penthouse in Trump Tower.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
"I beg your pardon, Mr. Passford, but I did not intend to question the truth of your reply to my question," said the commander, fearing that he had overstated his doubts.
From Stand By The Union by L. J. (Lewis Jesse) Bridgman
