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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrates
  1. overestimates
  2. values
  3. appreciates
  4. overvalues
  5. admires
  6. respects
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • This is the signature of a player who values the weight of every minute spent on the court.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Ultron values his ability to hide his loyalties and sees it as cheeky.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • The Tiebreaker team also appreciates the enduring support and efforts by our Borough President Donovan Richards.
    — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Like most endlessly busy modern women, Jessie James Decker appreciates a quick, effective workout.
    — Sarah Stiefvater, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 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
Verb
  • The artist’s studio will be recreated inside the center’s gallery, sharing company with works by artists Duval-Carrié admires as well as examples of his own art.
    — Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Helner admires Ben-Gvir’s push to expand civilian gun ownership, permit Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, and introduce the death penalty for terrorists.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of admires
Verb
  • Model improves testing boundaries Beyond exploit development, OpenAI has focused on ensuring GPT-6 Cyber respects the limits of authorized security assessments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Still, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid respects Glenn’s defensive scheme and personnel.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of respects
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