overrate

verb

ˈō-vər-ˌrāt How to pronounce overrate (audio)
Definition of overratenext
as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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Recent Examples of overrate During a recent segment of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host, 51, discussed whether or not engagement rings are overrated, and if couples should turn to more practical alternatives. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Matching Furniture Sets Matching sets, whether matching bedroom sets or a matching part of end tables, are overrated, shares Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group. — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 However, like many old wives’ tales, this one might be overrated. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026 Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated. — Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
  1. overestimate
  2. appreciate
  3. value
  4. overvalue
  5. admire
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  • Barely a month ago, there was plenty of fretting that FIFA had grossly overestimated the crowds that would descend on the tournament’s host cities and stadiums.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • But both industries may have overestimated an entertainment economy increasingly comfortable confusing quantity with quality.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 July 2026
Definition of overestimate
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  • The story of Grand Illusion has a coda that Captain de Boeldieu and Captain Von Ruffenstein might have appreciated.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
  • Hikers and rainy destination-goers will also appreciate the discount on The North Face's Antora rain jacket.
    — Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026
Definition of appreciate
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  • New attractions include the Hip Hop ride, a traveling grand carousel with horses valued over $30,000 each and the first-ever First Peoples’ Art Showcase.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • Forbes Valuation Forbes values Black’s net worth at $13 billion as of Friday afternoon.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of value
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  • San Diego and the Inland Empire are 25% overvalued, Los Angeles, 19%, San Jose, 17%, San Francisco, 16%, Sacramento, 16% and the East Bay, 11%.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • The current market lacks discipline, with investors overly reliant on benchmarks like AI for growth, leading to crowded and potentially overvalued trades.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of overvalue
Verb
  • Spend an hour admiring the neighborhood's Art Deco and Miami Modern architecture, then make an evening of hopping between some of the Beach's landmark hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Director Nick Taylor spent years admiring the work of special effects artist Steve Johnson in a way that went beyond basic curiosity.
    — William Earl, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of admire

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