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 current argument overestimates how fast AI is overtaking and replacing the SaaS landscape.
    — Tyler Hochman, Forbes.com, 23 June 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 will also help employees realize that leadership values their skills and isn't replacing them.
    — Bill Pappas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Kessler should find good synergy with Dončić, who values a true rim-runner.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • With his business head on, Jacopo fully appreciates the income-earning potential for buyers.
    — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The robotic closer said he’s honored to be selected by his peers for the first time and appreciates the recognition.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
  • Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Definition of overvalues
Verb
  • Barça Sporting Director Deco admires the 23-year-old, who covers every blade of grass on the pitch as a box-to-box midfielder while being good with both feet.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Perhaps her self-assuredness comes from her powerhouse star of a mom, whom Harlow clearly admires in more ways than one.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Definition of admires
Verb
  • This is what ensures everyone in the system understands and respects the process.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Plus, a gently lower-proof drink respects the mid-day refreshingness of the use-case.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Definition of respects
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