overvalue

over·val·ue

transitive verb \ˌō-vər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü\

: to place too high a value on (something)

: to give too much importance to (something)

Full Definition of OVERVALUE

:  to assign an excessive or fictitious value to

— over·valu·a·tion \-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən\ noun

Examples of OVERVALUE

1. He overvalues the opinions of his friends.
2. <some people overvalue material things>

First Known Use of OVERVALUE

1597

Related to OVERVALUE

Synonyms

overrate, overestimate

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