OVERRATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

overrate

verb

ˈō-vər-ˌrāt

Definition of overrate

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 In many cases, pilots are overrated. — Ashwin Gaidhani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Lastly, the market expects the Thunder to make proper adjustments in Game 2, but their depth is overrated in this matchup. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026 The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however. — Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for overrate

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Eddie overestimated the strength of the statue’s material, and to his surprise, the head popped right off the body like a champagne cork, soared through the air, thunked off the ground, and rolled down the hallway.

— Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Turns out, the watches don’t do a very good job and tend to significantly overestimate how many calories people burn during exercise, according to the study.

— Michelle Marchante September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of overestimate

Verb

Amid lagging sales, retailers marked down the figurines, alienating collectors who want to see items appreciate in value.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Unlike Paris or New York, which are exhibitionists and appreciate a certain voyeur, Milan, as Porter implied, resists a single definition.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciate

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The deal values the Caribbean resort chain at $6 billion and is expected to boost growth for both companies, according to CNBC.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
The household also reported three cash accounts, including one worth more than $1 million, and bitcoin valued at between roughly $16,000 and $65,000.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of value

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Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overvalue

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