overrate

over·rate

verb \ˈō-vər-ˌrāt\

Definition of OVERRATE

transitive verb

: to rate, value, or estimate too highly <overrates his importance to the team>

Examples of OVERRATE

1. The coach tends to overrate the players on his own team.
2. <I think the critics seriously overrated that movie.>

First Known Use of OVERRATE

1610

Related to OVERRATE

Synonyms: overestimate, overvalue

Antonyms: underestimate, underrate, undervalue

Related Words: appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value; admire, esteem, regard, respect; adore, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship

Near Antonyms: minimize, play down, soft-pedal; belittle, decry, depreciate, disparage; despise, disdain, scorn; abhor, abominate, detest, loathe

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