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overpromise

verb

Etymology

From over- + promise.

  1. derived from prōmissum — “a promise”
  2. derived from prōmissa
  3. derived from promesse
  4. inherited from promis
  5. formed as overpromise — “over- + promise”

Definitions

  1. To promise more than is delivered.

    • We don't want to overpromise.
    • So rather than posh skin creams that overpromise, a good brow job gives instant results.

The neighborhood

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