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overprize

[ oh-ver-prahyz ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈpraɪz /
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verb (used with object), o·ver·prized, o·ver·priz·ing.
to prize too highly; overvalue.
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Origin of overprize

First recorded in 1580–90; over- + prize2
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