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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  • Polls overestimated Abdul El-Sayed’s lead by 12 percentage points.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For the past five straight quarters, Palantir options have overestimated the actual move, the data show.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of overestimate
Verb
  • Such interactions suggest that primates may possess a broader capacity for social flexibility, curiosity and tolerance towards other species than researchers previously appreciated.
    — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Now healthy and wearing pads for the first time in close to a year, Trice is giving Stefanski plenty to evaluate — and appreciate.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciate
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  • According to the market-research firm Data Bridge, the longevity- and wellness-biotech industry was valued at almost $5 billion in 2024.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Founded by a former lawyer turned bookseller and Pasadena native Dan Whitmore, the store is doing brisk business among a younger clientele that still values the tactile pleasures to be found from beautiful books.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of value
Verb
  • As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.
    — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of overvalue
Verb
  • This, too, was a kind of misapprehension, in that his boss admired him for being so upbeat despite living in such a family when in fact Shigejiro had no individuality at all.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The top-notch cocktails menu at the on-site restaurant, The Perch, comes with panoramic mountain views to admire while sipping.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of admire

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