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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for overrate

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Many firms also overestimate their hardware utilization, often running at single-digit percentages.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
According to some reports, these tests typically overestimate things like range by between 15 percent and 30 percent.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of overestimate

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Last year, the domestic microdrama industry was valued at nearly $15 billion, according to market research firm DataEye, almost double the market size for box-office feature films in the country.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
But our findings suggest that families, schools and communities can also make a difference simply by creating everyday opportunities for young people to feel recognized, valued and connected.

— Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of value

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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
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

Definition of overvalue

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The Athletic reported on Sunday that Unai Emery’s side had made an initial approach to sign the 22-year-old defender, having previously revealed that Ordonez was highly admired and had been tracked by Villa.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
She was also widely admired for her philanthropy including her Imagination Library program, which has gifted more than 300 million books to children across the world over 31 years.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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