OVERSTATE
/ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt/ [oh-ver-STEYT] (v.)
– to say that something is higher than the actual amount
Example: The company overstated its earnings because of an accounting mistake.
Additional info: Synonyms for overstate include exaggerate and make too much of.
PROFIT
/ˈprɒf ɪt/ [PROF-it] (n.)
– the money earned by a business
Example: The company’s profit increased because of the new marketing strategy.
Additional info: As a verb, it can mean to take advantage or to gain.
MANIPULATE
/məˈnɪp yəˌleɪt/ [muh-NIP-yuh-leyt] (v.)
– to change or control something for selfish reasons
Example: He manipulated the results of the customer survey.
Additional info: It can also mean to control something using a machine.
RESTORE
/rɪˈstɔr/ [ri-STAWR] (v.)
– to bring back to the previous condition
Example: It will take time and effort to restore a broken relationship.
Additional info: Synonyms for restore include recover and return.
OVERHAUL
/oʊ vərˈhɔl / [oh-ver-HAWL] (v.)
– to change something completely
Example: The team overhauled their presentation right before the meeting.
Additional info: As a noun, it can mean “a change or repair done to something.”
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