overstand
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of overstand
1300–50; Middle English overstonden to stand over or by; over-, stand
Example Sentences
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“I hope people who experience ‘The Embrace’ understand or overstand the power of connection for the enhancement of our lives,” Thomas told the paper, adding: “I am excited about building markers that can direct us toward nonviolent coexistence and allow us to tell new stories about our history, our present, our future.”
From Washington Post
Congratulations to all the A-Level students getting their results today, be proud of yourselves despite what you got and overstand that this is only the tip of the iceberg for what’s to come!
From BBC
Overstand, ō-vėr-stand′, v.t. to stand too strictly on the conditions of.
From Project Gutenberg
Sometimes, however, they overstand their market, and suffer by refusing the first offers made.
From Project Gutenberg
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