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单词 overspeak
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Definition of overspeak in English:

overspeak

verb ˌəʊvəˈspiːk
US
  • 1with object To overstate or exaggerate; to make exaggerated claims for.

  • 2no object To speak too strongly, to exaggerate; to speak too much. Also with object (refl.).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Coryate (?1577–1617), traveller and writer. From over- + speak.

Definition of overspeak in US English:

overspeak

verbˌəʊvəˈspiːk
US
  • 1with object To overstate or exaggerate; to make exaggerated claims for.

  • 2no object To speak too strongly, to exaggerate; to speak too much. Also with object (refl.).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Coryate (?1577–1617), traveller and writer. From over- + speak.

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