verb
Meaning 1
To promise more than is delivered.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- We don't want to overpromise.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: overcommit
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
overpromise
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History
Etymology
From over- + promise.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Portuguese: prometer demais — Translations
- Spanish: prometer mucho — Translations