Synonyms

overrate

American

[oh-ver-reyt] / ˌoʊ vərˈreɪt /

verb (used with object)

overrated, overrating

to rate or appraise too highly; overestimate.

I think you overrate their political influence.

Synonyms:

magnify, overpraise

overrate British

/ ˌəʊvəˈreɪt /

verb

(tr) to assess too highly

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Etymology

Origin of overrate

First recorded in 1580–90; over- + rate ¹

Example Sentences

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We came to Park City to argue, to coalesce around favorites, to hate on the overrated.

From Los Angeles Times

“Throw away that skirt. It is a talent, to learn to dress like yourself. Beauty is overrated, but it is not a sin.”

From Literature

When a movement loses its ability to shape events, it begins to overrate the importance of symbols.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last but not least, Lincoln Riley is an overrated head football coach.

From Los Angeles Times

Liza Prideaux agrees understated decorations are overrated and has embraced "nostalgic, vintage" decor at Christmas for the last two years.

From BBC

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