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  1. 1. v. t. To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume. Source: opted
  2. 2. To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume. They that overween, And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen. Milton. Source: webster
  3. 3. To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinkingor conclusions too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, inopinion; to think conceitedly; to presume.They that overween, And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen.Milton. Source: adambom
  4. 4. v. t. To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume. Source: ecdict

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