OVERRATES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

overrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of overrate

as in overestimates

to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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The critic's power stems from the brain's inherent negativity bias, a survival mechanism that overestimates threats.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of overestimates

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Saft was equally unsparing about the underlying assessment math, which values co-ops and condominiums differently than houses.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
An excessive heat warning is in effect for central Missouri, where heat index values up to 109 degrees are possible.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of values

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In this way, the model appreciates the nuanced linkages between each word in the language and every other word.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
While CalChamber appreciates amendments made to remove prohibitions on facial and gait recognition technology, Myers said, the bill still limits their use.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciates

Verb

Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
By including rising rents into the calculation for how much landlord expenses are increasing, the data overvalues landlord expenses to justify further rent increases.

— Joanne Grell, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026

Definition of overvalues

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Sanghee does have support, however, from her younger stepsister (Park Miso), a shy aspiring artist who admires both her films and her principles; if only Sanghee liked her more.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Other recognizable Sacramento locations featured in the film include the McKinley Park Rose Garden, the East Sacramento house Lady Bird admires and the Tower Bridge.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of admires

Verb

The European version of Windows 11 also respects your default web browser across the operating system.

— Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Brimming with magic and unabashed theater-kid energy, Chu’s film respects the source material while giving it room to breathe in a new medium, shading in key parts of the story without making huge alterations.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

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